Arts

By: Valerie Berrios •

Our chorus students from all divisions have been working hard preparing for […] Read More

By: Valerie Berrios •

Get ready for one of the final concerts of the school year! […] Read More

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Bravo! Congrats to our Middle School cast and crew, who put on […] Read More

By: Valerie Berrios •

This year’s Middle School Musical is High School Musical JR., based on the 2006 Disney Channel Original Movie in which Troy, the captain of East High School’s basketball team, and Gabriella, who’s at the top of her class, try out for the lead roles in the spring musical. The students end up drawn to each other, despite encountering some obstacles along the way.
The leads for D-E’s production include Ella Gorcie ’30, Owen Lee ’29, Brooke Cohen ’29, and Austin Tiemann ’30. According to Eileen Lynch, MS Theater Director and Drama Teacher, the idea to put on this show came about after a casual conversation with MS Principal Jonathan Davis. “We were commenting on the themes of togetherness and community woven through the show and thought it would be a good fit for the Middle School production here at D-E.”
Lower School Music Teacher Lisa Dove is the Music Director, and John John Tarrayo and Bella Savas will choreograph this dance-centric show, assisted by student Dance Captain Arianna Chan ’30. “I honestly think [this show has] helped some of us discover sides of ourselves we didn’t even know were there,” remarks Arianna. “It’s been a fun ride!”
To read more about the making of the MS Musical, click the link in our bio.

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As part of a longstanding tradition, D-E Performing Arts presented the Fifth […] Read More

By: Valerie Berrios •

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, is the nation’s longest-running recognition program for creative students in grades 7-12, ages 13 and older. “Scholastic is an institution that has supported students’ artistic expression in writing and visual arts nationally,” says Ms. Marisol Diaz, Chair of the Art & Design Department. “It can open up other opportunities, such as residencies and scholarships.” You also become part of a community of Scholastic winners, adds Ms. Diaz. This year, D-E’s national award winners were Sydney Adekanbi ’25 and Blake Glasser ’27.

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By: Valerie Berrios •

This afternoon, the Swartley Gallery hosted a reception of “The Senior Spotlight”—the […] Read More

By: Valerie Berrios •

Don’t miss tomorrow’s Annual Orchestra Extravaganza Concert! The D-E community is invited […] Read More

By: Valerie Berrios •

D-E Lower School (LS) students are working hard preparing for the Fifth […] Read More

By: Valerie Berrios •

D-E’s Chamber Music Society (DCMS) hosted a small concert in Hulst House […] Read More

By: Valerie Berrios •

Jazz Rock, directed by our legendary Mr. Rob DeBellis and with vocal […] Read More

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Art-tastic! The Swartley Gallery displayed multimedia work from our Lower School art […] Read More

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The annual HOPE Fashion Show, with its whimsical fairy tale theme, was […] Read More

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What’s in a name? This week D-E 8th graders got a closer […] Read More

By: Elizabeth Tausner •

Save the date! On Friday, April 25, D-E Performing Arts Department’s annual […] Read More

By: Valerie Berrios •

Bravo! D-E’s Affinity groups shined bright during our Second Annual Cultural Showcase! […] Read More

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Our Lower School sings out loud! This week Lower School (LS) students […] Read More

By: Valerie Berrios •

The arts scene at D-E is blooming! Last week, the Upper School Assembly featured the Biannual Art & Design Showcase, which highlights the hard work of our AP Studio Art students and the many steps that go into creating the art. “Process is so important, sometimes more important than the final product,” said Marisol Diaz, Chair of the Art & Design Department. “The magic happens in the process!”
The assembly included slideshows and a series of videos capturing students working on their 2D and 3D art—drawings, paintings, printmaking, ceramics, digital and film photography, and more. Meanwhile, backstage, US Art & Design Teacher Paul Edwards facilitated a Live Art Battle for which student artists were asked to paint, draw, or sculpt what they think the soul of D-E looks like. The winner, by anonymous vote, was Lilah Carroll ’27 and second place went to Maleah Liao ’27.
Throughout the assembly, several of our young artists made brief presentations on the inspiration behind their lines of inquiry (LOI), which they use as the basis of their final portfolios. We congratulate all our talented artists who’ve made an incredible mark at D-E and continue to do so!
To read more about the showcase, please click the link in the bio.

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Final preparations for D-E’s “Whimsical Fairytale” HOPE Fashion Show & Fundraiser are […] Read More

By: Valerie Berrios •

D-E’s Odyssey of the Mind (OotM) teams recently competed at the Skylands […] Read More