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 […]
Key to Change Awards $11,000 in Daniel Ching Scholarships
“I was extremely honored and flattered when Key to Change wanted to start a scholarship fund in my honor. I’m overjoyed as these awards will give these young musicians the same opportunity I was given at their age, and all through the generosity of the entire Key To Change community which has given already so […]
COVID-19 Updates at Key to Change
Key to Change is committed to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for our students. Due to community health concerns relating to COVID-19, some Key to Change programs may be modified in the coming weeks. Please check back on this page for the most recent updates. Our Solo String Festival, Spring Finale Recital, and Spring […]
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 […]
Key to Change Receives 2019 Best of Kent Award
KENT September 27, 2019 — Key to Change Studio has been selected for the 2019 Best of Kent Award in the Music Instructor category by the Kent Award Program. Each year, the Kent Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local […]
Announcing the Winners of our Solo String Festival!
Key Changemakers: Our Festival Winners Highlighting excellence in our community This month’s Key Changemakers are the three winners of our Inaugural Solo String Festival! Each of them will receive a scholarship to the college of their choice and have a chance to perform live on Classical KING FM 98.1! Davie Ann Ross: Senior Competitive Division First Place […]
Key Changemaker: David Couch
Key Changemaker of the Month: Highlighting Excellence in our Community “Béla Bartók said of music, it ‘builds bridges, not walls.’ I really like that sentiment, and feel Key to Change is also about building connections in the community. I hope from my position as a teacher, a conductor, or a bass player, that I […]
Key To Change Solo String Festival
The Key to Change Solo String Festival: Creating Equal Opportunities for Young Musicians in South King County Over the past two years, Key to Change has woven itself into the musical fabric of South King County, making world-class music instruction available and financially accessible to underserved students all throughout our region. This year, we are taking […]
Key Changemaker: Alia Uffenorde
Key Changemaker of the Month: Highlighting Excellence in our Community “The violin is one of the hardest instruments in the world when you sit and think about it. If you can play the violin, you feel like you can really do anything.” – Alia Uffenorde, Key to Change Violin Student Our Key Changemaker of the […]
Quinton Morris and Friends in Recital
You’re invited! Come enjoy an afternoon of classical music performed by Key to Change Executive Director and Founder Dr. Quinton Morris and talented guest musicians! He will be joined by cellist and Key to Change Board Vice President Keith Thomas, pianist and Key to Change accompanist Joseph Williams, and Seattle Symphony french horn player Danielle Kuhlmann. The concert will feature […]
