LeAnne Moss and Renton Regional Community Foundation to receive 2025 Community Achievement Award
Each year at our annual Spring Salon Fundraiser, Key to Change presents a Community Achievement Award in recognition of outstanding service. This year our Board of Directors has selected LeAnne Moss and Renton Regional Community Foundation (RRCF) for their tireless efforts to make Renton a more equitable and vibrant place. LeAnne is the RRCF’s executive […]
Student Violinist Wins Competition and Concert Debut
Laila West (age 16) was selected to perform as a soloist with the University of Washington Philharmonia Campus Orchestra on May 31 at Meany Hall for the Performing Arts. Laila will perform the first movement of Vivaldi’s Violin Concerto in G minor. She was selected by two UW professors who listened to multiple students compete before awarding […]
Seahawks & Delta Air Lines Surprise Founder Dr. Quinton Morris with the Delta Community Captain Award
The Seattle Seahawks and Delta Air Lines employees arrived at Key to Change, where they surprised Dr. Quinton Morris with the Delta Community Captain Award while he was giving a violin lesson to a student. In addition to the employees, staff members from the Seattle Symphony, students, parents, and Key to Change staff were in […]
Students perform for Vice President Kamala Harris
Eden Pawlos and Laila West, two violinists enrolled in our Young Artist Academy program performed solos before Vice President Kamala Harris spoke in front of a packed audience. Following the Vice President’s remarks, the students had an opportunity to meet her briefly. (Left) Eden Pawlos shakes hands with VP Kamala Harris, (center) Eden Pawlos, Dr. […]
Student Violinist Wins Award & Performance
Eden Pawlos wins concerto competition and will make debut with University of Washington Campus Philharmonia Yesterday, Eden Pawlos, a student violinist at Key to Change won the annual Key to Change concerto competition, winning first place. As a result of winning, Eden will make her debut as a guest soloist with the University of Washington’s […]
Student performs with Northwest Symphony Orchestra
Eden returns as a soloist with the NW Symphony Orchestra. Renton, WA – Eden Pawlos, a current violin student at Key to Change will return to perform Bach’s Violin Concerto in A minor with the Northwest Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, March 16th at Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien, WA. Eden is a junior at […]
Key to Change presents 5th annual Solo String Festival
Renton, WA. Key to Change presents its 5th annual Solo String Festival for middle and high school violin and viola students who live and attend school in South King County. Students will perform and compete for prizes and participate in masterclasses and group classes with guest artist instructors. Additionally, students will receive lunch, have an […]
Dr. Sheila Edwards Lange to receive Key to Change’s Community Achievement Award
Dr. Sheila Edwards Lange Key to Change announces that Dr. Sheila Edwards Lange, Chancellor of the University of Washington Tacoma, will receive its prestigious Community Service Award. This award recognizes Dr. Lange’s commitment and tireless advocacy for causes that align with Key to Change’s mission and improve our community. In her role as the Chancellor […]
Key to Change Wins Grant to Expand Teaching Staff
Key to Change is the recipient of a capacity-building grant, which will be used to fund a national search and hire a music instructor Last Saturday at our Student Holiday Concert, Key to Change announced that Pitch Your Peers (PYP), Seattle awarded the organization with a grant of $119,175, which will be used to conduct […]
Key to Change featured on Eric’s Heroes on KOMO 4 TV!
Key to Change’s students and executive director and founder, Dr. Quinton Morris, was interviewed for Eric’s Heroes. The show profiles people who are making a difference in the Seattle area, but the show also has a national and international reach. Dr. Morris was honored to share the story of Key to Change and how world-class […]
