Performing Arts
The Performing Arts ‘scene’ at D-E is punctuated throughout the year by concerts from instrumental and vocal ensemble and soloists, drama productions, recitals, and more. The stages and spaces of D-E and elsewhere literally overflow with exceptional performances. Bravo!
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
June 25, 2026
String Society 2026; Grand Finale Concert on Friday, June 26
This past week D-E enthusiastically welcomed a group of highly exceptional young […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
June 24, 2026
Spring 2026 Live Concert Performances Highlights
This spring D-E’s student musicians of all ages participated in live performances […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
June 17, 2026
Third Graders Discover the Joy of Playing the Ukulele
Little hands, big sounds! For one of their final units in Ms. […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
June 17, 2026
D-E Performing Arts Honored With Theatre Awards and Nominations
Bravo! Out of 107 participating plays, D-E Performing Arts’ production of A […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
June 10, 2026
Students Find Their Dancing Feet at D-E
As a continuation of its celebration of dance, the Upper School’s Dance@D-E […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
June 5, 2026
Middle School Talent Show Highlights
Bravo to our Middle School (MS) performers who showcased their talents during […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
May 21, 2026
Swartley Gallery Senior Spotlight Exhibit Highlights
In what has become a D-E tradition, the Swartley Gallery Series is […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
May 19, 2026
Dance at D-E Makes Some Moves!
D-E Performing Arts formally introduced the expansion of its dance programming via […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
May 15, 2026
MODE Hosts Library Jam Session
Student leaders of Musicians of D-E (MODE) hosted an after-school jam session […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
May 14, 2026
Ms. Diaz Returns to NYC Gallery Circuit for Exhibit Spotlighting Women Artists
Making her mark! The artwork of Ms. Marisol Diaz, Art & Design […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
May 13, 2026
All-School Choral & Drumming Concert is Tuesday, May 19!
Get ready for the All-School Choral & Drumming Concert! Our Lower, Middle […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
May 7, 2026
Last Chance to Get Your Tickets to ‘Beetlejuice Jr.’!
It’s almost Showtime! Don’t miss the D-E Middle School (MS) Spring Musical, […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
May 4, 2026
HOPE Fashion Show and Pop Up Art Reception Highlights
D-E’s HOPE: Fashion With a Purpose club presented a fantastic fundraiser earlier […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
May 1, 2026
MS Musical BeetleJuice JR. Opens Friday, May 8
The cast and crew of D-E’s Middle School (MS) Musical, BeetleJuice Jr. […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
April 30, 2026
Cabaret Night is Friday, May 1, Featuring Guest Artists Don Byron, Kenny Davis
Stage Band and Jazz Workshop are hard at work rehearsing—jazz lovers, get […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
April 29, 2026
5th Grade Original Musical Highlights
Spring always brings an abundance of amazing live performances at D-E! Fifth […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
April 28, 2026
Jazz Rock Assembly Highlights
D-E is still buzzing following last week’s highly anticipated Jazz Rock Assembly, […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
April 24, 2026
D-E Productions Nominated for Theatre Night Awards
Bravo! D-E Performing Arts is thrilled to announce that our musical production […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
April 21, 2026
Art in Action Paints Windows for Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day
In what has become a D-E tradition for Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day, […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
April 17, 2026
2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Award Recipients
Announcing D-E’s 2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Award WinnersThe Alliance for Young […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
April 16, 2026
MS Student-Led Assembly Recognizes Womens’ History Month, Showcases “Rhythm & Grooves” Discovery Class
A recent Middle School (MS) Assembly recognized Women’s History Month and featured […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
March 16, 2026
MS Creative Writing and Art & Design Students Learn About ‘Narrative in Art’
Cultivating creativity! D-E Middle School students in Ms. Miller’s Creative Writing and […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
March 12, 2026
US Odyssey of the Mind Team Heading to State Finals
Cheers to our Upper School (US) Odyssey of the Mind Team, which […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
March 10, 2026
D-E 360° Piano and Flute Students Perform a MasterClass
Music to our ears! A few of our Lower School (LS) students […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
March 6, 2026
‘Carrie’ Composer (and Alumnus) Michael Gore ’69 Sends Meaningful Message to US Cast/Crew
It’s not too late to reserve your tickets to Carrie! Remaining performances […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
March 4, 2026
Don’t Miss ‘Carrie: The Musical’!
It’s your last chance to reserve tickets for Carrie, D-E’s Upper School […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
March 3, 2026
Swartley Gallery Series: Showcasing What It Means to Be Human
The latest exhibition in the Swartley Gallery Series is a community art […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
March 3, 2026
Join Us for the LS Spring Concert!
Our Lower School (LS) Grades 2, 3, and 4 are practicing hard […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
February 13, 2026
Kindergarten & 1st Grade Valentine’s Concerts 2026
In a beloved D-E tradition, this week our Lower School (LS) Kindergarten […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
February 5, 2026
Stage Band/Jazz Workshop & Chorus Concert on Feb 9
Our student musicians are getting ready to perform Gershwin (“Prelude 2”), Garner […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
January 29, 2026
Swartley Gallery Presents the “AP Art Gallery Wall”
The Swartley Gallery Series’ latest exhibit is the traditional “AP Art Gallery […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
January 28, 2026
MS Show Choir Concert “Workshops” Edgar Allen Poe
Families and friends of our Middle School (MS) Show Choir recently experienced […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
January 22, 2026
INSPIRE Multicultural Showcase Assembly Highlights
This morning in Schenck Auditorium, the Upper School (US) INSPIRE club, which […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
January 20, 2026
Don’t Miss the MS Show Choir Concert!
Rehearsals are in full swing for the Middle School Show Choir as […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
January 12, 2026
Performing Arts Spotlight: Bringing Passions to Life on Stage
Next in our series of Department Spotlights, D-E Performing Arts takes center […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
January 7, 2026
Art and Design Students From Australia Visit D-E
D-E’s Art & Design Department hosted 11th- and 12th-grade students today from […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
December 19, 2025
Jazz “Rocks” D-E!
Way to Rock, D-E Jazz Rock! The Upper School’s annual Jazz Rock […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
December 18, 2025
LS Holiday Sing-Along Assembly Highlights
D-E’s annual Lower School (LS) Holiday Sing-Along Assembly yesterday held up to […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
December 11, 2025
Handbells & Choral Winter Concert Recap
Bells were ringing and students across divisions were singing in D-Elightful harmony […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
December 10, 2025
Swartley Gallery LS Exhibit Showcases How It’s Done
We celebrated our youngest visionaries today during a breakfast reception for the […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
December 2, 2025
Get Ready for the MS/US Orchestra Winter Concert
Don’t miss a single note! The Middle School & Upper School Orchestra […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
November 24, 2025
Art Comes to Life for Our Third Graders at MoMA
D-E’s third graders recently took a field trip to the Museum of […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
November 19, 2025
‘Mostly Miles’ Jazz Brunch 2025 is Sunday, Nov. 23!
Our jazz musicians are hard at work rehearsing for Jazz Brunch 2025! […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
November 17, 2025
That’s a Wrap on ‘A Monster Calls’
Bravo! The cast and crew wrapped up an amazing series of performances […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
November 13, 2025
Don’t Miss ‘A Monster Calls,’ With Performances Tonight Through Saturday!
The premiere of ‘A Monster Calls,’ the annual D-E Fall Play, is […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
November 10, 2025
Don’t Miss the Fall Play, ‘A Monster Calls’!
D-E Performing Arts is excited to present the annual D-E Fall Play, […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
November 6, 2025
Sixth-Grade Spanish Class Shares Learnings on Flamenco
Spanish language and the visual arts blended beautifully in the Middle School […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
November 5, 2025
Art & Design Department Spotlight: ‘Meaning-Making’ at D-E
To show how and why D-E is such a vibrant “community of […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
November 4, 2025
Swartley Gallery Presents: Fiber Artist Maria Weinstein
The Swartley Gallery welcomed fiber artist Maria Weinstein to showcase her work […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
October 29, 2025
A Monster Calls: A Fall Play About the Human Experience
The annual D-E Fall Play for the 2025-2026 school year is A […] Read More