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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Underserved student musicians play Benaroya Hall

Over a three-day weekend, forty-one student musicians who play violin and viola; and live and attend middle and high school in South King County will ...
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Key to Change named as an inaugural recipient of Seattle Symphony’s Community Stages Fund

Key to Change is a grant recipient of Seattle Symphony’s inaugural Community Stages Fund. Through this award, the Seattle Symphony will serve as the host ...
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Classical KING FM takes steps to address issues of equity and inclusion

Feb. 3, 2021 Quinton Morris, associate professor of music at Seattle University and founder of the nonprofit Key to Change Classical KING FM 98.1, the ...
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Key to Change commits to fighting racism

January 11, 2021 Dear Key to Change Community: This year, we are making some important and very needed changes to our program to ensure that ...
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Key to Change Students Receive Top Honors

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Caleb Vaughn-Jones is the inaugural Composer in Residence

Caleb Vaughn-Jones, a classical cellist and composer will serve as the inaugural Composer in Residence at Key to Change. Vaughn-Jones will compose original works for ...
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