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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Solo String Festival Competitive Division Renamed after Renowned, Award-Winning Composer

“I am so moved by this special honor to serve as a role model for the young aspiring musicians of Key to Change. I hope ...
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Students featured on Unmute The Voices on KING FM

Pictured from left to right: Dr. Xin Chang (piano), Dr. Quinton Morris with Eden Pawlos, Richie Doan and Amariah Strand Three violin students, Eden Pawlos, ...
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Award-Winning Artist is named new Composer-in-Residence

Patrice Rushen, an award winning musician will serve as the second Composer-in-Residence at Key to Change for the 2021-2022 academic year. Patrice will compose and ...
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Violist Beth Chu Joins Key to Change as Faculty Member

“Joining the Key to Change family is the thing I am most looking forward to in this new academic year. I have been inspired and ...
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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.  ...
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