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 […]
Students dazzle and shine with the Seattle Symphony
Last Tuesday, our students took center stage and delivered outstanding solo performances with the Seattle Symphony—an achievement akin to a student-athlete stepping on the field with the Mariners or Seahawks. Our students performed solos with the symphony orchestra, a Pre-Concert Recital, and with orchestra members in an epic performance at the conclusion of the event. […]
Empowering underserved youth through world-class music instruction.
Donate Now! Empowering underserved youth through world-class music instruction. 60% of our money is spent on students. We help kids build bright futures. Musically Students become confident, skillful, and expressive artists. Academically Students learn discipline, preparation, leadership, and self-awareness. Socially + Emotionally Lessons offer students a place to belong and foster community and meaningful […]
Our students Avi, Eden, and Madison performed for First Lady Dr. Jill Biden last week
Last Friday, three of our exceptional violin students had the honor to meet and perform for Dr. Jill Biden, the first lady of the United States! A true champion of education and an accomplished teacher herself, Dr. Biden’s presence was an inspiration to all. This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for our students and their families. […]
Two Transformative Events Key To Change + Seattle Symphony & Unmute The Voices:
Seattle Symphony & Unmute The Voices: Students debut on stage and on the radio. They’re doing BETTER. THAN. EVER This October, three of our exceptional Key to Change students will participate in two major transformative musical events as violin soloists. We invite you to experience their performances and to invest in the excellence living […]
Open House 2022
Student Open House SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 AT 6 PM 200 SW Langston Rd, Renton, WA 98057 Open House is your opportunity to meet with instructors, learn about the Studio, and commit to becoming a better musician. Our string studio provides middle and high school students in South King County with the keys to make amazing, […]
Students Win Big Prizes at Solo String Festival
From Left to Right: Mr. Geoffrey Liu, music instructor/coach, Carl Magno (second place of the Debut Competitive Division), Eden Pawlos (second place and Jury Prize of the Jessie Montgomery Competitive Division), Madison Wooley (first place winner of the Jessie Montgomery Competitive Division), Avi Spillers (first place winner of the Debut Competitive Division) and Dr. Quinton […]
Key to Change establishes new community partnership with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
(Picture left to right: Dr. Tami Lee Hughes, Timothy Macek, Dr. LaTannia Ellerbe and Patrice Rushen) Key to Change will begin a new community partnership with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), where current students enrolled in the string studio will have an opportunity to coach with college professors from Historically Black Colleges and Universities […]
