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Arts Overview

arts image The Duke Ellington School of the Arts offers pre-professional arts training in a creative, challenging, and nurturing environment that inspires our students to achieve their highest potential. Students come to Ellington for the exciting opportunity to express themselves as artists while challenging themselves to expand their knowledge in the classroom. Ellington students value tremendous skills they gain and the overall sense of achievement they get from their years at Ellington. Through their hard work, dedication, and the support of caring instructors and peers, our students grow into mature artists as they prepare to succeed in higher education in their future careers.

For specific information about curriculum requirements for each of Ellington's eight arts disciplines, click on the following links:

Upcoming Events

MAY

Thurs. 8th, 7 p.m.
9th & 10th grade fiction reading at Barnes & Noble

Fri., 9th, 7:30 p.m.
11th grade Literary Media showcase

Sat., 10th, 4-6 p.m.
Senior Literary Media & Thater showcase
at Busboys & Poets

Mon. 12th - Wed. 14th, 10:00 a.m.
Dance Production: A Celebration of Movement

Thur. 15-Sat. 17, 7:30 p.m.
Dance Production: A Celebration of Movement

Wed. 21, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
A Springtime Salute
to Ellington
A Fundraiser for the Duke Ellington School of the Arts

Thur. 22, 7:30 p.m.
(Banquet Hall)
Literary Media: Chai Latte

Thurs., 22nd, 7:30 p.m.
Annual Literary Media Senior Awards and Roast

Fri. 23, 10:00 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Opera Workshop Performance: An Evening at the Opera

Fri. 30, 2:45 p.m.
Piano Lab Recital

JUNE

Tues., 3, 6:30 p.m., Graduation

 

Unless otherwise noted, all events take place in the Ellington Theatre. To purchase tickets, click here.