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!

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February 15, 2024

Sneak Peek: “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”- US Winter Musical

Catch this sneak peek! Cast members are working hard but having fun, […] Read More

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February 12, 2024

Stage Crew Prep for US Winter Musical: “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”

D-E’s Stage Crew members are hard at work, preparing for “The 25th […] Read More

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February 7, 2024

DEW (D-E WRITERS CLUB) EKPHRASTIC EVENT

Our Upper School DEW (D-E Writers) Club hosted their first Ekphrastic Writing […] Read More

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February 6, 2024

Stage Band, US Chorus & Jazz Workshop Winter Concert Highlights

Bravo to our Stage Band, US Chorus and Jazz Workshop musicians for […] Read More

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February 6, 2024

Who’s on Broadway? Music Faculty Out in the Field

Outside of their work at D-E, several Music Faculty hold positions in […] Read More

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February 6, 2024

D-E Achievements from Performing Arts Competitions

Announcing the 2023-2024 D-E Concerto Competition Winners Our Music Department has hosted […] Read More

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February 6, 2024

Welcome to the Performing Arts Spotlight: The Year So Far

February 2024 Welcome to the new D-E Performing Arts Spotlight, featuring exciting news […] Read More

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February 5, 2024

Winter Concert featuring Stage Band/US Chorus/Jazz Workshop – 7 PM, Hajjar Auditorium

Tonight’s the night: D-E Stage Band, Upper School Chorus and Jazz Workshop […] Read More

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February 1, 2024

Stage Band, US Chorus & Jazz Workshop Winter Concert ‘preview’

Rehearsals are underway for Stage Band, Upper School Chorus, and Jazz Workshop […] Read More

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February 1, 2024

HOPE Fashion Show UpCycle Workshop #2

We had our second upcycling workshop in preparation for our HOPE Fashion […] Read More

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December 20, 2023

SGS Lascaux Paleolithic

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December 20, 2023

Stage Band Jazz Brunch

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December 20, 2023

Tara Weinstein Swartley Art Exhibit

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December 20, 2023

She Kill Monsters

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December 20, 2023

Arts Highlights

We had an eventful fall season with all the arts! The year […] Read More

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December 20, 2023

Seniors, Diaz Participate in “DIGS” program in France

Marisol Diaz and two rising seniors entering the highest level of visual […] Read More

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December 20, 2023

Professional Development Drives New Arts Education Innovations

Marisol Diaz was one of the selected applicants for the 2023-2024 Cohort […] Read More

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December 20, 2023

A Conversation with Marisol Diaz

Tell us about your career journey and your arrival to D-E. This […] Read More

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June 29, 2023

Willy Wonka, Jr. 

Oompa-loompa, doom-pa-dee-doo! Willy Wonka JR. was a smashing success filled with colorful […] Read More

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June 29, 2023

Mamma Mia!

We were dancing in the aisles at the Upper School’s rendition of […] Read More

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June 29, 2023

Daniela Solovey, “Crochet and Play”

We love hosting alumni on campus, and this occasion was a special […] Read More

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June 29, 2023

AP Art Gallery Wall

The AP Art Gallery Wall showcased our AP Studio Art students and […] Read More

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June 29, 2023

Swartley Gallery Exhibits: Sabrina Weld, “Headspace”

For our first exhibit of the 2023 year, we were thrilled to […] Read More

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June 29, 2023

Stage Band’s Cabaret Night Welcomes Trumpeter  “EW” Allen

This year’s annual Cabaret Night carried the theme of “Basie Meets Cumbia” […] Read More

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June 29, 2023

Lower School Music Concert Inspires Musicality, Makes Memories 

What sound does a frog native to Puerto Rico make? Coqui! Coqui! […] Read More

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June 29, 2023

“East Meets South” Orchestra Extravaganza

The beginning of spring requires a lively flourish! The Music Department proudly […] Read More

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June 29, 2023

Choral and African Drumming & Dance Ensembles D-Elight Audiences 

D-E Performing Arts proudly presented several concerts earlier this year representing the […] Read More

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January 6, 2023

From the Theatre Arts:

“Lord, what fools these mortals be!” says the fairy Puck in Shakespeare’s […] Read More

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January 6, 2023

From the Visual Arts

To begin the year, the Visual Art and Design Department made a […] Read More

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January 6, 2023

From the Performing Arts

Excellence is what we strive for, and our musical ensembles demonstrate what […] Read More

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August 17, 2022

Stage Band & Jazz Rock

D-E was honored to host legendary musician, Don Byron, to perform with […] Read More

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August 17, 2022

Annie JR.

D-E’s Performing Arts presented Annie JR. for this year’s Middle School spring […] Read More

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August 17, 2022

AP Art Gallery Wall Exhibit

Within the Visual Arts & Design department, the opening of the AP […] Read More

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August 17, 2022

5th Grade Opera 2022

5th Grade Opera This year’s 5th Grade Opera was one for the […] Read More

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May 6, 2022

Scholastic Award Writing Winners

Lower School Science teachers, Julie Pugkhem and Yi Li, are If the […] Read More

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May 6, 2022

Pippin The Upper School Winter Musical

This past winter, D-E’s Performing Arts produced the critically acclaimed musical, Pippin. […] Read More

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May 6, 2022

AP Gallery Wall 2022

D-E’s Visual Art Department presented the “AP Gallery Wall 2022”! This year’s […] Read More

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May 6, 2022

Scholastic Arts Award Winners

In its 99th anniversary, the Scholastic Art Awards recognize and celebrate young […] Read More

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May 5, 2022

Surrealism Exhibit explores new ways of thinking in Art & Design

Inspired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s “Surrealism Beyond Borders” exhibit this […] Read More

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February 15, 2022

The Arts Come Alive! 

We are overjoyed at the return of in-person arts this fall season. […] Read More

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February 15, 2022

Arts Highlights

“Being a Designer is Awesome!”  -Erica Sellers ’08 of Studio SII We […] Read More

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June 4, 2019

LIVE at D-E

The Upper School winter musical this year, Cats, and the annual Winter […] Read More

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June 4, 2019

David & Lisa Fall Play

This fall the Upper School Play, David & Lisa, offered D-E audiences […] Read More

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June 4, 2019

Swartley Series Showcases Alumni and Visiting Artists

This school year D-E has hosted several exhibits at Swartley Art Center […] Read More

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June 4, 2019

Appreciating the Arts

Celebrating their hard work in the arts, D-E students have provided myriad […] Read More

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March 19, 2018

Arts Highlights Winter 2017

D-E students, faculty and staff, and alumni together have all created a […] Read More

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March 19, 2018

Romeo and Juliet: A Shakespeare Classic Set in Hajjar STEM Center

D-E Performing Arts Department’s version of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet performed in […] Read More

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March 19, 2018

Jamming in the City

D-E’s Upper School ensemble StringJam traveled to Carnegie Hall’s Resnick Education Wing […] Read More