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Alumnus Ben Williams Returns to Ellington with a Powerful Musical Message
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.
May 6


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


Performance Series of Legends 2025: Arturo Sandoval
We are excited to announce that ARTURO SANDOVAL will be headlining a Benefit Concert for Duke Ellington School of the Arts on May 27!
Mar 14


Meet Arturo Sandoval
Meet Arturo Sandoval who is headling a benefit concert for Duke Ellington School of the Arts on May 27, 2025 at George Washington University
Mar 12


Black History Month: Concert at Holy Trinity 2/5/25
Please join us for a concert, RHYTHMS OF RESISTANCE & RESILIENCE , at Holy Trinity on Wednesday, February 5th, at 6:30 PM. The concert,...
Feb 3


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


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
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