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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Nine students on how they’ve improved and why they value Key to Change

As we gear up for our Spring Salon on May 4, we talked with a bunch of students about their experiences in our group classes, ...
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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.
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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 ...
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Student Violinist Wins Competition and Concert Debut

Laila West (age 16) was selected to perform as a soloist with the University of Washington Philharmonia Campus Orchestra on May 31 at Meany Hall ...
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Students perform national anthem for 17,000 at Climate Pledge Arena

On January 25, 2025, three talented Key to Change students —Sid Siravara, Eden Pawlos, and Mason Nguyen—took center ice at Climate Pledge Arena to perform ...
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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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