Prelude for Piano on "We Shall Overcome"

This new prelude on “We Shall Overcome” holds audience interest as it shifts moods from the serene to the jubilant. Changes in tempo and key, as well as the occasional deceptive cadence will keep listeners’ attention. The piece was composed and given its premiere performance in January 2026 for the celebration of Martin Luther King Day, but it is appropriate throughout Black History Month and, indeed, any time of year when a pianist wants to create awareness and inspire concern on issues of justice and resistance.