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Please join us on the evening of Saturday, February 22, 2025 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts!

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Duke Ellington School of the Arts!

DESA’s Arts Chairs are professional artists and experienced teachers who are leading the next generation of artist into the future!

Don't miss out. DESA has merch for sale!

Purchase your Hidden Voices 2025  calendar, created in partnership with DESA Visual Arts students and the Denyce Graves Foundation, here.

Join us for the opening of the Duality exhibition by C.A.M.P. on 12/13/24 6:30-8 PM Duality is the Cinematic Arts and Media Production...

Please join us for a concert that you will not forget! Vocal Music invites you to its winter concert, Echoes of Love on 12/20 and 12/21.

Check out the video of the Ellington + Washington International School Halloween parade!

Join us for IMMERSION by C.A.M.P.

Want to know how to have a stellar audition? Make sure to review the audition procedures!

Friday 10.18 | 7-9PM Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the magic of Duke Ellington School of the Arts! Join us for  The...

Despite a little rain, this event is still on for tonite! Join us for the third annual Art All Night in Georgetown, support by the DC...

The Ellington Concert Choir sang at The White House on 9/12 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act.

Get your Ellington show tickets here.

We are excited to announce that devices are now available for distribution. Students will need to come by the main office to pick up two...

Learn all about our students, donors, and upcoming 50th Anniversary!