Solo String Festival winners: Students earn scholarships, symphony debuts, and more

Mason Nguyen, first place winner of the Jessie Montgomery Competitive Division. A total of nine string players from Key to Change’s Concerto Competition, Jessie Montgomery and Debut Competitive Divisions have won solo guest appearances with orchestras, including the Seattle Symphony. Additionally, they earned free tuition at Key to Change as well as future college scholarships. More than 25 students won other special prizes at the annual festival.  The winners of ...
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Solo String Festival winners: Students earn scholarships, symphony debuts, and more

Mason Nguyen, first place winner of the Jessie Montgomery Competitive Division. A total of nine string players from Key to Change’s Concerto Competition, Jessie Montgomery ...
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Key to Change alumni inspire young artists at Seattle PTSA Reflections event

Key to Change alumni Zora Rose Mtunga (Seattle Central College, finance major) and Jolene Nguyen (University of Washington, biochemistry major) were the keynote speakers at ...
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Honoring the legacy of Richard D. Swaisgood

Key to Change believes that world-class music instruction can have transformative effects in underserved communities. Today, we are grateful to share a story of generosity ...
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Our annual Holiday Concert brought the community together

Last Saturday, Key to Change hosted our annual Holiday Concert at our studio in Renton—and it was our most successful one yet! With record-breaking attendance ...
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Alumna Malak Ali describes what your support means for students like her

Malak shares her journey with Key to Change, and the many ways it changed her life and future.
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October was amazing—with student soloing alongside symphony orchestras, and a special masterclass

Two students performed as guest soloists, and one of the world's best flutists gave a class at our Renton studio.
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Students share poignant insights on ‘Unmute The Voices’

Over the summer, our founder and executive director, Dr. Quinton Morris, sat down with four Key to Change students to talk with them about their ...
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