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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
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
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
Thank An Arts Teacher!
Watch DESA Instrumental Student - Jose Andre Montano - thank his teachers. Read more about Jose here: https://www.washingtoninformer.com/...
Sep 13, 2023
Instrumental Music Summer Intensive - Sign up Here
All instruments and levels are welcome, including beginners. We start with second-grade students for strings (guitar, violin, viola,...
Jun 12, 2023
All the Little Things 6/2 @ 6:30PM & 6/3 @ 5PM
The Cinematic Arts and Media Production department presents its 2023 Spring Showcase, The Little Things. The program will showcase the...
May 15, 2023
Opera & Musical Theatre Showcase 6/2 @ 7PM & 6/3 @ 5PM
Tickets available here!
May 15, 2023
Jazz City Concert 2023
Thank you to our sponsors! We raised over $22,000 to support the life-changing arts education at Duke Ellington School of the Arts. GOLD...
Apr 26, 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
A Jazz Piano Christmas 2022, Live From The Kennedy Center
Congratulations to DESA Instrumental Music junior José André Montaño! Jose was a featured artist in The Kennedy Center and NPR’s annual...
Dec 8, 2022
Reception at British Ambassador's Residence
Thank you to our sponsors! GOLD T-Mobile S&R Evermay SILVER Hogan Lovells Ari and Maria Carmona Stephanie Phillipps
Oct 28, 2022
High School Musicians Give Their Own Lesson In Jazz
High school music students hung with the best in jazz for a joint Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz (HHIJ) and U.S. Department of...
May 3, 2022
#TakeTwoKnees For Black Lives Matter
The String Orchestra, under the direction of Ms. Heather Haughn, invited DESA’s musical partners to participate in a video for the...
Jun 15, 2020
Virtual Performances During COVID-19
“Bridge Over Troubled Water”, Virtual Performance by Show Choir: Voices in Motion The Upper School Orchestra teams up with the Duke...
Jun 8, 2020
Tribute To Three Ellington School Giants
Last week the arts world lost a famed dancer/choreographer, an award-winning musician, and a visionary painter … among many cherished...
Apr 5, 2020
Ellington Alumnus Wallace Roney, Intrepid Jazz Trumpeter, Dies From COVID-19 Complications At 59
Sadly we learned today that renowned Trumpeter/composer and Ellington Alum, Wallace Roney passed away due to complications of the...
Apr 1, 2020
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