Dr. Quinton Morris
Executive Director
Key to Change
In
music, the Italian term fermata means “a pause of unspecified length on
a note or rest”—and while the musical soundtrack of our lives seems to
be on pause right now, the music will continue to play. It may not be at
the same tempo as we originally started, but the music will play on.
At Key to Change, students are experiencing a large fermata in their
daily lives right now. When COVID-19 surfaced, students in South King
County were immediately placed on a hiatus from school, leaving many
feeling confused, anxious, and sad. The raw emotions that they were
facing left all of us at Key to Change wondering “How can we help our
community?” While students weren’t able to be physically present in the
studio, Key to Change insisted that their lessons must continue.
Key to Change sprung into action and transitioned lessons to an online
video platform where students can continue to cultivate a positive and
empowering community through music. Regular music instruction is needed
now more than ever; it gives our students a sense of structure and
normalcy in their lives. For some students, music lessons are the only
structure they are receiving at this time.
COVID-19
is testing our community more than ever before, but it’s also revealing
who we are as a community and why the work we do together is so
incredibly special to our students. While Key to Change is doing all
that we can to help students who are in need, there is more to be
done—and it is only possible through YOUR support. Today, I am asking you—if you are able—to make a gift to the Key to Change Emergency Fund.
Your support will help students continue to study, practice their
instruments, and find moments of joy and empowerment amid uncertain
times.
As a Renton native who grew up in the South King County area, I know
firsthand what these students are feeling. Resources in South King
County are scarce, and because it’s not as densely populated as Seattle
proper, it’s easy to overlook this community of people who are largely
marginalized and underserved. Please consider a donation to the Key to Change Emergency Fund to help support students in South King County.
I am extraordinarily grateful to you for supporting our music students
for the past three years. Together, I am confident we will get through
this and become a stronger community because of the generosity and
action of supporters like you. These are the moments that define who we
are and what our students mean to us. Please join me in helping to
maintain a sense of structure and inspiration for our students as we
navigate this unprecedented time. Together, we can make sure the music
continues to play on in their lives.
Best wishes,
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Quinton Morris, DMA
Executive Director & Founder
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