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 that will help sustain our mission. In August of 2023, we lost a remarkable supporter of the arts and social justice, Richard D. “Dick” Swaisgood. Dick was committed to causes that uplift underserved communities, and we are honored to have been among the organizations he ...
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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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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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String Students perform LIVE on Classical King FM 98.1

Left to Right: Beth Gutherman Chu (Solo String Festival Judge), Dr. Quinton Morris, Executive Director & Founder, Henry Williams (First Place Winner of the Junior ...
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Congratulations!Festival Winners Announced

The second annual Solo String Festival took place April 9-11, 2021 where 40+ middle and high school violinists and violists from South King County performed ...
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