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DESA’s José André MontañI at Kennedy Center 4/26 at 7:00 and 9:00 PM
Three Keys to Ellington:Justin Kauflin, José André Montaño, Matthew Whitaker TERRACE THEATER At this Duke Ellington–inspired piano...
Apr 1, 2024
Jazz City 4/25/24 7:30PM @ Kennedy Center
On April 25, Duke Ellington School of the Arts held its annual Jazz City Concert, celebrating Duke Ellington's 125th birthday, at the...
Apr 1, 2024
Museum Studies Students Rock the House at the Kennedy Center!
Wow! Museum Studies students, rocked it at the Kennedy Center on February 3, 2024. Ami'Yah Butler, Taylor Freeman and London Wright spoke...
Feb 28, 2024
Not 1, Not 2, But 3 Grammy Awards + 1 Nomination for the Ellington Community!
Simply Incredible. Simply Ellington.
Feb 6, 2024
DESA Theatre Students Perform in "Enough! Plays to End Violence" at Kennedy Center
On November 6, DESA's theatre department performed in Enough! Plays to End Violence at the Kennedy Center. Enough! is a nationwide...
Nov 14, 2023
Arts All Night @ Georgetown 9/29
Congratulations to DESA's Radical Elite Show Band, directed by Mr. Kieron Irvine, for a fabulous performance for Arts All Night at the...
Sep 29, 2023
Throwback Thursday! DESA Students React to Duke Ellington Video from 1963
Did you know that Duke Ellington was one of the original jazz ambassadors for U.S. State Department? As part of his duties, Duke...
Sep 28, 2023
March on Washington Film Festival + DESA
An unforgettable evening of inspiration, unity, and music at the March on Washington Film Festival Reception & Concert on September 30th!...
Sep 27, 2023
Renee McPhatter: New DESAP Board Member
Welcome to our newest Duke Ellington School of the Arts Project Board Member, Renee McPhatter, Assistant Vice President for Government...
Sep 27, 2023
AP Isaac Daniel Named to ASN Board
Congratulations to Assistant Principal of Arts Isaac Daniel, for his new role as board member to the national Art School Network board of...
Sep 27, 2023
DESA Alums Keep Playing the Music!
A Handful of Duke Ellington Grads Continue to Make DIY Community for Their Music Read more here: https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/...
Jul 15, 2023
CGA with Ukraine's Ambassador at DESA
On May 9, we were honored to host the Citizens Association of Georgetown Annual Meeting right here at DESA. Speakers included the...
May 22, 2023
Can We Talk?
Register for the annual Can We Talk? Symposium and Joy Awards. This is a FREE virtual Event on Saturday, Jun 3, 2023 at 6PM hosted by one...
May 22, 2023
Vocal Music Concert Choir JoinBono And The Edge For U2’SNPR Tiny Desk Performance
They performed with Bono and The Edge (after their parents told them who they are) Or perhaps Bono and The Edge performed with them. Who...
Mar 17, 2023
How DC’s Duke Ellington Students Inspire Each Other, Dream Of Oscar Fame
WASHINGTON (7News) — At Duke Ellington School of the Arts, creativity thrives. And you never know, you could be sharing the stage or a...
Mar 13, 2023
DESA Student Performs at Kennedy Center
José André Montaño (Instrumental Music, Class of 2024), who reads music in Braille, performed at The Kennedy Center and NPR’s annual...
Dec 20, 2022
Kamala Harris Surprises Young Artist By Putting His Painting On The Second Family’s Holiday Card
It’s official! Alex Berko, a sophomore in the Visual Arts department, designed the 2022 holiday card for Vice President of the United...
Dec 8, 2022
First Lady Of France Visits Duke Ellington School Of The Arts
After a few moments of warming up, the students took their positions. On their teacher’s count, the medley of instruments meshed into a...
Nov 30, 2022
First Lady of France Visits DESA
This is the best school in DC! — Madame Macron Congratulations to our entire school for shining bright during Madame Brigitte Macron's...
Nov 30, 2022
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