Opera Workshop Concert

Duke Ellington School of the Arts 3500 R St NW, Washington, DC, United States

This is a joint production of Duke's Vocal and Instrumental Departments. There will be two performances: Saturday, May 16 at 7:30PM and Sunday, May 17 at 4:00PM. Invite family and friends to purchase tickets. (More ticket info will be added.)

Jazz Combo/Orchestra at Kennedy Center

Kennedy Center 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Come out and see both the Jazz ensembles playing a free concert at the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage. (Note that the KC will also stream the event live on their website.) Free shuttle buses to the KC are available from

Senior Showcase

Duke Ellington School of the Arts 3500 R St NW, Washington, DC, United States

A special concert featuring our graduating seniors!  (Time to be confirmed.) Will be held in the cafeteria.

Alumni Concert

Duke Ellington School of the Arts 3500 R St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Duke Instrumental alumni return to school to play with our current students. A fun evening for all!

Instrumental Music Juries

Duke Ellington School of the Arts 3500 R St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Instrumental Music Juries — students must wear their Jury Attire. Not open to the public. Students will perform before a jury of Ellington music teachers.

Jazz Combo at DC Jazz Festival

June 21, 2020 (modified jazz combo due to size of stage) DC Jazz Festival https://dcjazzfest.org/ Pearl Street Stage (at The Wharf) 740 Water Street SW DC Time: TBD FREE

Graduation Day Concert (All Students)

Duke Ellington School of the Arts 3500 R St NW, Washington, DC, United States

All instrumental students will attend the graduation and concert.

It’s Instrumental 1st Meeting for School Year 2020-2021

Virtual Meeting

All Instrumental Music Department parents, please join us for our 1st It's Instrumental meeting on Tuesday September 8th at 7 pm.  The meeting will be virtual and the meeting access information will be forthcoming.  

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