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[[Image:Duke Ellington School for the Arts.JPG|200px|right|thumb|Duke Ellington School for the Arts in the [[Georgetown, Washington, D.C.|Georgetown]] neighborhood of [[Washington, D.C.]] The building is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].]] |
[[Image:Duke Ellington School for the Arts.JPG|200px|right|thumb|Duke Ellington School for the Arts in the [[Georgetown, Washington, D.C.|Georgetown]] neighborhood of [[Washington, D.C.]] The building is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].]] |
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The '''Duke Ellington School of the Arts''' |
The '''Duke Ellington School of the Arts''' is a [[high school]] located in [[Washington, D.C.]] dedicated to arts education. One of the high schools of the [[District of Columbia Public Schools|District of Columbia Public School system]], it is named for the [[United States|American]] [[jazz]] [[bandleader]] and [[composer]] [[Duke Ellington|Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington]] (1899–1974), himself a native of [[Washington, D.C.]] |
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Graduates of the school earn both an artistic and academic diploma. In addition to completing the traditional public school curriculum, students must audition for and complete studies in one of the following artistic areas: [[dance]], [[literary]] [[Media (arts)|media]], [[museum studies]], [[instrumental music]], [[vocal music]], [[theater]], and [[visual arts]]. |
Graduates of the school earn both an artistic and academic diploma. In addition to completing the traditional public school curriculum, students must audition for and complete studies in one of the following artistic areas: [[dance]], [[literary]] [[Media (arts)|media]], [[museum studies]], [[instrumental music]], [[vocal music]], [[theater]], and [[visual arts]]. |
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==Academics== |
==Academics== |
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Ranked as one of [ |
Ranked as one of [[District of Columbia Public Schools|D.C. Public Schools']] top high schools, Ellington's [[curriculum]] requires students earn 34% more credits than those at other D. C. public high schools.<ref name="KEYT">http://www.keyt.com/entertainment/2621701.html</ref> Students must maintain a minimum grade point average in both academics and the arts to be permitted to perform and, ultimately, to stay enrolled at Ellington. The school has a 99% on-time graduation rate. |
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==Arts== |
==Arts== |
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Ellington is the |
Ellington's mission is to emphasize the arts as much as academics.<ref>http://www.ellingtonschool.org/home/documents/FINALGenericBrochure-Nov2009.pdf</ref> It offers training in eight disciplines: Dance, Literary Media, Museum Studies, Instrumental or Vocal Music, Theater, Technical Theater, and Visual Arts.<ref>http://www.ellingtonschool.org/about/facts.html</ref> |
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In support of their arts program, the school offers master classes taught by accomplished artists such as [[Wynton Marsalis]], [[Billy Taylor]], [[Lynn Whitfield]], and [[Lionel Hampton]].<ref name="KEYT" /> |
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One of the many things the school is recognized for is the world renowned Duke Ellington Show Choir. This choir has traveled to Europe, the Virgin Islands, Asia, Hawaii, and throughout the U.S. The show choir has won numerous awards for their performances. The creator of this choir is Samuel L. E. Bonds, a well known man of music who studied with [[Todd Duncan]]. He also is the director of the Duke Ellington Concert Choir, which consists of all voice majors at the high school grades 10-12. The show choir performs all types of music including [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]], Gospel, [[Opera]], [[Jazz]], [[R&B]], and much more. This choir is very famous for their production of ''[[Amahl and the Night Visitors]]'', which they perform every year around Christmas. |
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The school is recognized for, among other things, its award-winning Duke Ellington Show Choir. Established in 1986, the Choir performs all types of music including [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]], Gospel, [[Opera]], [[Jazz]], and [[R&B]]. The creator, Samuel L. E. Bonds, studied with [[Todd Duncan]]. Students in the Choir are required to continue performing academically, maintaining a minimum grade point average of 2.8. As well as performing as part of an ensemble, they are also allowed to focus on solo work. It performs a holiday show of ''[[Amahl and the Night Visitors]]'' yearly. |
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⚫ | The Show Choir |
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⚫ | The Show Choir has traveled to Europe, Asia, and throughout the United States and territories. It has performed at the [[White House]] for Presidents [[Bill Clinton]] and [[George W. Bush]] and in both Mayor [[Adrian Fenty]] and President [[Barack Obama]]'s inauguration. They have shared the stage with [[Clay Aiken]], [[Patti LaBelle]], [[Jasmine Guy]], [[Patti Austin]], [[Beyonce Knowles]], [[Boyz II Men]], and [[Denyce Graves]]. They have performed at [[Carnegie Hall]], the [[Kennedy Center]] and sang [[The Star Spangled Banner]] for the opening of the [[Washington Nationals]] first baseball game. |
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==College acceptance== |
==College acceptance== |
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==Famous alumni== |
==Famous alumni== |
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* [[Dave Chappelle]], comedian |
* [[Dave Chappelle]], comedian |
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:Chappelle has been known to support and commend the school in multiple ways, such as a benefit performance held at the [[Kennedy Center]] in 2006.<ref name="KEYT" /> |
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* [[Michaela Angela Davis]], [[Essence (magazine)]] Executive Fashion & Beauty Editor, writer, author, commentator, and speaker |
* [[Michaela Angela Davis]], [[Essence (magazine)]] Executive Fashion & Beauty Editor, writer, author, commentator, and speaker |
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* [[Johnny Gill]], R&B singer and member of [[New Edition]] (b. 1963) |
* [[Johnny Gill]], R&B singer and member of [[New Edition]] (b. 1963) |
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* [[Tony Terry]], R&B singer |
* [[Tony Terry]], R&B singer |
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* [[Mary Timony]], [[indie rock]] musician (b. 1970) |
* [[Mary Timony]], [[indie rock]] musician (b. 1970) |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://www.ellingtonschool.org/ Duke Ellington School of the Arts official website] |
* [http://www.ellingtonschool.org/ Duke Ellington School of the Arts official website] |
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* [http://www.ellingtonalumni.com/ Duke Ellington School of the Arts official Alumni website] |
* [http://www.ellingtonalumni.com/ Duke Ellington School of the Arts official Alumni website] |
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* [http://www.k12.dc.us D.C. Public Schools] |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
Revision as of 19:43, 12 January 2010
The Duke Ellington School of the Arts is a high school located in Washington, D.C. dedicated to arts education. One of the high schools of the District of Columbia Public School system, it is named for the American jazz bandleader and composer Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (1899–1974), himself a native of Washington, D.C.
Graduates of the school earn both an artistic and academic diploma. In addition to completing the traditional public school curriculum, students must audition for and complete studies in one of the following artistic areas: dance, literary media, museum studies, instrumental music, vocal music, theater, and visual arts.
The school developed from the collaborative efforts of Peggy Cooper Cafritz, long-time a member of the D.C. School Board of DCPS and Mike Malone, a veteran of Broadway, off-Broadway, and classical dancer, who were co-founders of Workshops for Careers in the Arts in 1968. In 1974 this workshop program developed into the Duke Ellington School of the Arts at Western High School, an accredited four-year public high school program combining arts and academics.
Students and faculty
Ellington currently serves approximately 500 students in grades 9-12. The academic faculty is fully credentialed and includes seven Fulbright Scholars, award-winning writers and musicians, various Ph.D's, and DCPS's only National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) in Young Adulthood English/Language Arts.
Academics
Ranked as one of D.C. Public Schools' top high schools, Ellington's curriculum requires students earn 34% more credits than those at other D. C. public high schools.[1] Students must maintain a minimum grade point average in both academics and the arts to be permitted to perform and, ultimately, to stay enrolled at Ellington. The school has a 99% on-time graduation rate.
Arts
Ellington's mission is to emphasize the arts as much as academics.[2] It offers training in eight disciplines: Dance, Literary Media, Museum Studies, Instrumental or Vocal Music, Theater, Technical Theater, and Visual Arts.[3]
In support of their arts program, the school offers master classes taught by accomplished artists such as Wynton Marsalis, Billy Taylor, Lynn Whitfield, and Lionel Hampton.[1]
The school is recognized for, among other things, its award-winning Duke Ellington Show Choir. Established in 1986, the Choir performs all types of music including Broadway, Gospel, Opera, Jazz, and R&B. The creator, Samuel L. E. Bonds, studied with Todd Duncan. Students in the Choir are required to continue performing academically, maintaining a minimum grade point average of 2.8. As well as performing as part of an ensemble, they are also allowed to focus on solo work. It performs a holiday show of Amahl and the Night Visitors yearly.
The Show Choir has traveled to Europe, Asia, and throughout the United States and territories. It has performed at the White House for Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush and in both Mayor Adrian Fenty and President Barack Obama's inauguration. They have shared the stage with Clay Aiken, Patti LaBelle, Jasmine Guy, Patti Austin, Beyonce Knowles, Boyz II Men, and Denyce Graves. They have performed at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center and sang The Star Spangled Banner for the opening of the Washington Nationals first baseball game.
College acceptance
Over 95% of Ellington graduates are accepted into universities and conservatories each year. Ellington alum have studied at Howard University, Yale University, New York University, Harvard University, The Juilliard School, Parsons School of Design, Pratt Institute, Berklee College of Music, and among other institutions.
Application process
In order to be admitted into Ellington, students must complete an admissions application, audition before a panel, provide academic and attendance records, two letters of recommendations and complete an interview.
Famous alumni
- Dave Chappelle, comedian
- Chappelle has been known to support and commend the school in multiple ways, such as a benefit performance held at the Kennedy Center in 2006.[1]
- Michaela Angela Davis, Essence (magazine) Executive Fashion & Beauty Editor, writer, author, commentator, and speaker
- Johnny Gill, R&B singer and member of New Edition (b. 1963)
- Denyce Graves, opera singer
- Meshell Ndegeocello, singer (b. 1968)
- Wallace Roney, jazz trumpeter
- Lamman Rucker, actor
- Tony Terry, R&B singer
- Mary Timony, indie rock musician (b. 1970)
References
External links
- Duke Ellington School of the Arts official website
- Duke Ellington School of the Arts official Alumni website
- D.C. Public Schools
See also