Johnaye & Quinton

GRAMMY-winning artist Johnaye Kendrick named new Composer-in-Residence at Key to Change

Dr. Quinton Morris (left) and Johnaye Kendrick, Key to Change’s Composer-in-Residence (right) Key to Change is welcoming an extraordinary artistic leader to our community as two time GRAMMY-winning vocalist, arranger, composer, orchestrator, and multi-instrumentalist, and member of the all-female vocal ensemble säje, Johnaye Kendrick steps into the role as our fourth Composer-in-Residence for the 2026-2027 academic year. Throughout her residency, she will compose original works for students studying both violin ...
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Johnaye & Quinton

GRAMMY-winning artist Johnaye Kendrick named new Composer-in-Residence at Key to Change

Dr. Quinton Morris (left) and Johnaye Kendrick, Key to Change’s Composer-in-Residence (right) Key to Change is welcoming an extraordinary artistic leader to our community as ...
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New speaker series supports college and career exploration

At Key to Change, we believe that every student deserves access to the resources, encouragement, and opportunities needed to pursue higher education and fulfilling careers, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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“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 ...
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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 receives transformative gift from anonymous donor

We are thrilled to share that an anonymous donor has pledged to donate $300,000 to Key to Change over a three-year period, $100,000 per year. ...
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