Key to Change adds distinguished viola faculty
Key to Change is delighted to announce that Seattle Symphony violist Mara Gearman is joining our teaching staff, expanding our capacity to provide world-class music instruction to an ever-growing group of students. While the viola and violin share many similarities, the viola (pronounced “vee-oh-la”) is a unique instrument that deserves specialized instruction as students progress. […]
An Unforgettable Visit from Hilary Hahn
Hilary Hahn (center) surrounded by students, alumni, and staff following her monumental visit to Key to Change Last Friday, something extraordinary happened at our Renton studio: Hilary Hahn, arguably the world’s greatest violinist, visited Key to Change to lead a masterclass with our students. Hilary was eager to listen to students at the beginner and […]
“Symphony South,” a summer orchestral program presented by Key to Change in partnership with the Federal Way Public Schools
This summer, Key to Change is launching Symphony South, a brand-new orchestra program for middle and high school string students in the Federal Way Public Schools. Designed to expand access to high-quality music education in South King County, Symphony South is open to students who play a string instrument and both live in and attend […]
Music of Remembrance Partners with Key to Change
Key to Change is thrilled to announce that Music of Remembrance (MOR) is partnering with us to sponsor a young musician.
Delta Airlines partners with Key to Change to Help Students Fly to College
Key to Change is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Delta Air Lines that will help students “Keep Climbing” through an innovative new program designed to help them make informed decisions about where they attend college.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Solo String Festival Competitive Division Renamed after Renowned, Award-Winning Composer
“I am so moved by this special honor to serve as a role model for the young aspiring musicians of Key to Change. I hope to continue to walk with these amazing musicians and students as we work toward a more beautiful and equitable world through the arts”. – Jessie Montgomery Jessie Montgomery, a renowned, […]
