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: Valerie Berrios •
December 17, 2024
Swartley Gallery Presents: Alumna Artist Sophia Seriale ’22
D-E welcomed back Sophia Seriale ’22, a “D-E lifer,” as the Swartley […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
December 16, 2024
Highlights from MS/US Orchestra and Choral & Handbell Concerts
BRAVO to our Middle/Upper School Orchestra and Choral & Handbell ensembles for […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
December 11, 2024
Reminder: MS/US Orchestra Concert on Dec. 11 & Choral & Handbells Concert on Dec. 12
Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the music inside will be […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
December 6, 2024
D-E 360°’s Private Music Lessons Prep Students for Concert Performances
Music ensembles—such as jazz, classical, handbells, and choir—have long been an integral […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
December 5, 2024
D-E Performing Arts Presents Orchestra, Choral & Handbells Winter Concerts on Dec. 11 & Dec. 12!
Rehearsals have been intense, but our performers are ready! Get ready for […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
November 18, 2024
Jazz Brunch D-Elivers Great Live Jazz Performance
CHEERS to our Stage Band and Jazz Workshop, and of course Director […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
November 15, 2024
Jazz Rocks at D-E!
The D-E community enjoyed an excellent Jazz Brunch Concert in Hajjar Auditorium […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
November 14, 2024
Bravo, ‘Antigone Cast and Crew!
Bravo! The D-E community is incredibly proud of the cast and crew […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
November 11, 2024
Jazz Brunch Concert, Featuring Stage Band & Jazz Workshop, on Nov. 17
Our student musicians are hard at work preparing for the upcoming Jazz […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
November 7, 2024
‘Antigone’ Now Performing!
After months of hard work on creative set design, lighting, staging, costumes, […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
November 7, 2024
Street Art, Commercial Illustrations, and Caricatures: Works by Paul Edwards
The Swartley Gallery Series’ latest exhibit highlights the work of D-E’s own […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
October 23, 2024
Announcing the Cast of ‘Antigone’!
Announcing the cast of the Upper School’s Fall Play, Antigone! The title […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
October 18, 2024
‘Antigone,’ the Upper School Fall Play: Our Directors’ Perspectives
To gear up for the debut of Antigone, the Upper School’s Fall […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
October 16, 2024
Backstage Perspective: D-E’s Adaptation of Antigone Aims to Be Timeless
Selecting Antigone, the Greek tragedy written by Sophocles around 441 BC, as […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
October 15, 2024
Swartley Art Gallery Series Welcomes Alumna Soyoung Stephanie Moon ’13
D-E was thrilled to welcome back alumna Soyoung Stephanie Moon ’13, whose […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
September 24, 2024
Swartley Art Gallery Series: Haley Algrant ’21
D-E happily welcomed back alumna Haley Algrant ’21, as the guest artist […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
July 17, 2024
D-E 360° Summer Young Visionaries Highlights
Our Young Visionaries (YV) campers with D-E 360° Summer have been enjoying […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
June 28, 2024
String Society Grand Finale Concert
Our D-E 360° Summer team has once again proudly hosted the String Society […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
June 27, 2024
Jazz Rock Spring 2024 Concert
D-E Jazz Rock performed their annual Spring Concert in late April in […] Read More
By: Archive •
June 27, 2024
Arts Highlights
Thank you to D-E’s Visual Arts & Design and Performing Arts Departments for a spectacular showcasing of original student work this spring! Whether visiting our Swartley Art Gallery exhibits or attending events on the stages of Schenck Auditorium, Hajjar Auditorium, or the Leggett Hall Theatre Lab, anyone with an interest in the arts has had so much to enjoy and experience this past season.
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
June 6, 2024
“D-E & ME” Lower School Art Exhibit in Swartley Gallery
Here’s to our last Swartley Gallery exhibit of the year! “D-E & […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
June 3, 2024
BRAVO! Private Music Lessons Recital Recap
Bravo to all our students who have been taking private music lessons […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
May 28, 2024
Jazz Rock All-School Assembly
A recent all-school assembly under the big tent on Leggett Field did […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
May 24, 2024
Bravo! ‘Sixth Night’ Senior Show
“Sixth Night” – an adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic comedy “Twelfth Night” - […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
May 24, 2024
D-E Choral & Drumming Ensemble Performances
The D-E campus was recently filled with the enthusiastic sounds of fantastic […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
May 22, 2024
A Look Back: Cabaret Night 2024
Cabaret Night was an incredible success! Our Stage Band and Jazz Workshops […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
May 21, 2024
‘6th Night’ Senior One Act Play Performing May 23!
Get ready for an appended version of Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, “Twelfth Night”! […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
May 20, 2024
All-Choral & African Drumming Concert is May 21!
Our All-Choral and African Drumming Concert(s) is tomorrow! Get ready to first […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
May 17, 2024
Cabaret Night is May 20!
Ready for Cabaret Night this Monday, May 20? Our Jazz Workshop and […] Read More
By: Archive •
May 16, 2024
Congratulations to our Scholastic Award Winners!
Congratulations to all our Upper School Scholastic Art & Writing Contest winners (Regionals)! We had a fantastic cohort receive Gold and Silver Keys as well as Honorable Mentions in Photography, Drawing & Illustration, Mixed Media, Digital Art, Printmaking, Painting, Memoir, Poetry, Flash Fiction, & Critical Essay! Scholastic is the nation’s longest running, most prestigious recognition program for teens, and we couldn’t be prouder!
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
May 14, 2024
All-Choral & African Drumming Concert is May 21!
Save the date for Tuesday, May 21 for our All-Choral & African […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
May 13, 2024
Annual Cabaret Night Concert is May 20!
Save the Date for Jazz! D-E Performing Arts proudly presents the annual […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
May 9, 2024
‘The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition’ Performing May 10-11
“We’re off to see the Wizard!” Have you reserved your seats yet […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
May 7, 2024
Senior Spotlight Exhibit 2024
Last week we hosted a reception for our annual Swartley Gallery Senior […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
May 6, 2024
‘Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition’ Performs May 10-11
It’s “semi-tech” week for “The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition,” this year’s […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
May 3, 2024
5th Grade Opera Highlights
This week our Fifth Grade classes presented their Fifth Grade Original Operas […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
April 29, 2024
Bravo to Orchestra Extravaganza Performers!
BRAVO and what a wonderful Orchestra Extravaganza from D-E’s Performing Arts Department! […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
April 24, 2024
Johari Sutton ’24 Has Artwork Featured in the Congressional Art Competition
Let’s VOTE for Johari Sutton ’24, who has an artwork entry in […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
April 22, 2024
Jazz Rock Spring Concert Recap
We ended our week of M.A.G.I.C. on Friday evening with our Spring […] Read More