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Inside the costume vault at Duke Ellington School of the Arts in DC

Reporter's Notebook: 7News cameras were the first allowed into the costume vault at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts to see the school’s historic collection of theater costumes. Many of ... read more

Dave Chappelle's alma mater will rename school theater after him despite controversy

Dave Chappelle's alma mater, the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, is standing by the comedian despite recent backlash. In a statement issued on Sunday, the school said it will rename its theater ... read more

Music venue The Front Porch comes DC to school, collaborating with Duke Ellington students

On Thursday, for the first time, The Front Porch moved to the Duke Ellington School of the Arts to showcase young talent. On a sun-soaked Thursday afternoon a professional audio-visual team ... read more

Archicad BIM Design for Duke Ellington School

The Duke Ellington School of the Arts offers gifted children equal access to a superior education in the arts. The building, originally built in the 1890’s, had undergone several rounds of ... read more

CAG Presents 2024-2025 Board Directors and Officers

The Citizens Association of Georgetown's Governance Committee, President and Board of Directors are pleased to announce the 2024-2025 Board of Directors and ... read more

SEE IT: DC singer impresses American Idol judges with confident performance

WASHINGTON (7News) — Washington, D.C. native and Duke Ellington School of the Arts graduate Jayna Brown, known as Jayna Elise on stage --is making her way through the rounds on American Idol. read more

Philly Jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan’s name didn’t just magically appear on the National Recording Registry — a Black woman did that.

Faye Anderson, a preservationist and founder of All That Philly Jazz, nominated Lee Morgan for the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry and for a PA historic marker. read more

Jason Moran’s ‘Solo Ellington’ Concert Unveils Exquisite View of Jazz Legend

Discover the exquisite interpretation of Duke Ellington through Jason Moran's solo piano concert at the Kennedy Center. Experience the beauty of music and photos in this inspired mini biography. read more

The NC Symphony Returns to Campus as Duke Arts Strengthens Its Outreach

But it’s more than a return to Duke for the symphony. For John Brown, Duke’s vice provost for the arts ... Ellington Orchestra on PBS. But having the chance to see the instrument played by a live ... read more

Jazz man is first African-American to solo on U.S. circulating coin

Members of Ellington's family were present at the ceremony, and the jazz band of Duke Ellington High School performed. Ellington won the honor by a vote of D.C. residents, beating out abolitionist ... read more

A Fabulous Weekend of Music Celebrating Mary Lou Williams

The Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture, Duke Arts, and Duke University Chapel present a free, public concert celebrating Williams and featuring a range of Black sacred music, from vocal jazz ... read more

UCM Theatre and Dance, Alongside UCM Music, Present Premiere of Duke Ellington’s ‘Sacred Concert’ April 18-21

University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance and UCM Music present Duke Ellington’s “Sacred Concert” at the James L. Highlander Theatre at 7:30 p.m. April 18-20 and at 2 p.m. April 21. Tickets to ... read more