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On November 13, DESA presented the the Ellington Experience for the second year in a row The sold out performance showcased all eight of our arts departments and was an excellent opportunity to learn more about Duke Ellington School of the Arts and the life-changing arts education it provides to talented District youth, regardless of background in the arts or ability to pay. See below for the program.
THE ELLINGTON EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
JAZZ ENSEMBLE Reginald Cyntje, Director Pre-show music (Lobby)
MUSEUM STUDIES Marta Reid-Stewart, Chair The Ellington List Exhibition (Art Gallery)
TECHNICAL DESIGN AND PRODUCTION Robin Y. Harris, Chair
TDP Moment
RADICAL ELITE Kieron Irvine, Director and Tyra Flotte, Asst. Director
Thriller, Xavier Thompson (MC) • Mad City, Jada Asante (Rapper)
WELCOME Zerabruck Haile, Theater • DESA Founders (video)
OPENING REMARKS Principal Sandi M. Logan
CONCERT CHOIR Dr. Patrick Lundy, Director & Vocal Music Chair
Lift Every Voice & Sing — Chester Lee-Burke, Jr., Accompanist
MUSEUM STUDIES Introduction by London Wright • Limitless (video)
DANCE Charles Augins, Chair
To Mike With Love — Katherine Smith, Choreographer
CINEMATIC ARTS AND MEDIA PRODUCTION
Penny Hollis, Chair & Eric Easter, Co-Chair
i am an artist by Cire Wilson, Zephyr Henderson, Dest'n Montague
CONCERT CHOIR with INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
Steppin' to the Bad Side — Whitney Brown, Choreographer
THEATRE Stephen “Ken“ Johnson, Chair
The Glass Menagerie, A Monologue by Ajah Ford
VISUAL ARTS Elana Casey, Chair Overview of DESA Visual Arts (video)
VOICES IN MOTION Taylor Young, Dir. with INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
Joyful, Joyful — Whitney Brown, Choreographer
CLOSING REMARKS Assistant Principal Isaac Daniel