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 […]
Organizations partner to present groundbreaking conductor to teach student musicians in public masterclass
For immediate release September 15, 2022 For more information, please contact: Shelby Denckla, Executive Assistant & Office Manager 425.970.3540 [email protected] Organizations partner to present groundbreaking conductor to teach student musicians in public masterclass Jonathon Heyward, a guest conductor with the Seattle Symphony will teach youth in Key to Change Studio on September 30 to mark […]
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, […]
2020 – 2021 Guest Artist String Master Classes Series and Guest Academic Lectures at Key to Change
All master classes take place from 6-8pm PST and academic lectures take place on Fridays at 3:00pm remotely. If you are interested in attending a class, please contact us to receive RSVP and receive a link to our classes. Key to Change is thrilled to offer our students master classes with distinguished guest artists from […]
Renowned Luthier Donates Violin to Instrument Library for Student Use
The Key to Change received a major donation in the form of a new violin (valued at $17,000) from David Van Zandt, a local violin maker, who has graciously gifted the instrument for the organization’s library. Van Zandt stipulated that the violin must be performed by a Black or Brown student, while they are enrolled […]
Scholarship Showcase
Last September, we launched our Empowering Youth for Change (EYFC) Fund, to guarantee our financial stability for years to come, no matter what the economic climate is. Never could we have predicted that a global pandemic or the social upheaval would truly test the capacity of not only our organization, but the entire world. While […]
Key to Change Guest Lecturers: Spring-Summer Trimester
Being a strong and effective musician requires more than just music lessons. We’re committed to providing opportunities for our students to continue learning, growing, and preparing for their future, even if their normal public school classes are on hiatus. We are bringing in guest lecturers from a variety of academic fields over the next few […]
Key to Change with the Seattle Symphony
In February three of our students shared the stage with the Seattle Symphony at a special outreach performance at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center. Amariah Strand, Alia Uffenorde, and Jasmine Wang all represented Key to Change and the broader musical community of South King County with their exceptional performances in a pre-concert recital. Key to Change collaborative pianist Joseph […]
2020 Master Classes at Key to Change
Key to Change is thrilled to offer our students master classes with distinguished guest artists from around the world. This school year our students will have the opportunity to work with the following renowned musicians: Cellist Seth Parker Woods Presented in partnership with the Seattle Symphony Tuesday, Feb. 4, 5pm at Mill Creek Middle School […]
Spring Salon Fundraiser
You’re Invited to Our Spring Salon Fundraiser! “The Spring Salon is one way to connect string students in South King County with the support of the community. The Spring Salon is an intimate gathering of friends and family, cheering on youth who are dedicating their time and talent to learning the violin.” – Micaela Pearson, Key […]
