NEWS

Join us July 7 – July 31, Mondays–Thursdays, 10 AM – 2 PM for an inspiring summer of creativity!

✨ Let’s celebrate the incredible talent and hard work of our Duke Ellington School of the Arts instrumental music seniors as they...

Duke Ellington School of the Arts proudly welcomed award-winning jazz bassist and alum Ben Williams back to campus for a special residency during the launch week of his new album, Between Church & State.

We are proud to present The Duke Ellington Instrumental Music Department Honors Senior Recitals! Join us in celebrating the incredible...

The Duke Ellington School of the Arts Instrumental Music Department is proud to present its very own esteemed alumnus and Grammy Award...

Join us for Jazz City as the DESA Instrumental Music Department on April 25!

Join us for two shows on March 7 plus an exhibit plus a talent who on March 8. A weekend full of up and coming artists!

The Washington DC Chapters of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. would like to congratulate and inform you that nine students from DESA...

Please join us for a concert, RHYTHMS OF RESISTANCE & RESILIENCE , at Holy Trinity on Wednesday, February 5th, at 6:30 PM. The concert,...

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

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

Check out Reginald Cyntje, DESA's Jazz Combo Director performing THE FIRST TIME, live at Blue House Productions, and featuring: Allyn...

Join us for an Instrumental Music Summer Intensive Camp at Duke Ellington School of the Arts! All instruments and levels are welcome,...

Join us for one of our summer intensive classes for the EXPERIENCE OF A LIFE TIME. Learn to dance, story tell, act, or create vocal and...

Three Keys to Ellington:Justin Kauflin, José André Montaño, Matthew Whitaker TERRACE THEATER At this Duke Ellington–inspired piano...