Key to Change on New Day NW
Key to Change violin student Avi Spillers performed Seitz Violin Concerto no. 2 in G major with Mr. Geoffrey Lui on piano and Dr. Quinton Morris, our founder, spoke with Host Amity Addrisi on New Day NW on King 5 on Monday, May 1, 2023. They appeared on television to promote the upcoming Solo String […]
Local Nonprofit Hosts Annual Spring Salon Fundraiser to Support Underserved Youth Through Music
Event benefiting Key to Change will honor ARTE NOIR founder Vivian Phillips with its inaugural Community Achievement Award Seattle, WA – Key to Change presents its annual Spring Salon Fundraiser on Sunday, May 7, at Benaroya Hall to celebrate its students, honor community members making significant contributions to the arts community, and raise crucial funds […]
Dr. Quinton Morris Honored by Berklee College of Music
“Berklee College of Music and the Boston Conservatory at Berklee recognized four graduates at the annual Alumni Achievement Awards, held on March 30 at the Westin Copley Place. Receiving the honor for 2023: Amie Doherty M.M. ’13, Tommy Torres B.M. ’93, Quinton Morris B.M. ’04, and Courtney Harrell B.M. ’01. The honorees join a list of […]
Seattle Symphony concertmaster appointed to teach underserved violin and viola students
For immediate release November 7, 2022 For more information, please contact: Shelby Denckla, Executive Assistant & Office Manager 425.970.3540 [email protected] Seattle Symphony concertmaster appointed to teach underserved violin and viola students Noah Geller, concertmaster of the Seattle Symphony joins the string faculty of Key to Change Studio as violin instructor “I’m so thrilled […]
The United States’ most prestigious honors organization to award to Key to Change founder
For immediate release November 1, 2022 For more information, please contact: Shelby Denckla, Executive Assistant & Office Manager 425.970.3540 [email protected] The United States’ most prestigious honors organization to award Key to Change founder Dr. Quinton Morris will be awarded the distinguished “Pathfinder Award” by Phi Beta Kappa Dr. Quinton Morris, executive director and founder of […]
Founder returns to his roots and launches new studio location
September 26, 2022 For more information, please contact: Shelby Denckla, executive assistant & office manager 425.970.3540 [email protected] Founder returns to his roots and launches new studio location Dr. Quinton Morris, founder of Key to Change, grew up in Renton and has opened a string studio and office for underserved students and students of color to […]
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 […]
Curtis Stewart appointed as new Composer in Residence
For Immediate Release For more information, please contact: Shelby Denckla, Executive Assistant & Office Manager [email protected] “I am so excited to dig into this work with the students of Key to Change – I have always considered it a deep part of my pedagogy to write music for myself and my students in order […]
Key to Change enters into multi year partnership with the Seattle Symphony
Amariah Strand, a current Key to Change student performs a “pre concert” recital as an opener before the Seattle Symphony performs in February 2020. Key to Change students will have an opportunity to open for the Seattle Symphony, participate in numerous musical activities with orchestral musicians and compete in the inaugural concerto competition during our […]
Key to Change Students Receive Community Funded Scholarships
Left picture: Councilmember Dave Upthegrove presents Jolene Nguyen with a scholarship. Right picture: Members of the Ballard Rotary Club present Malak Ali with a scholarship. Key to Change Students Receive Community Funded Scholarships This past Saturday, August 14, 2021 twenty-two students performed at Key to Change’s Summer Finale Student Concert. This concert was held at […]
