Monday 18 July 2011

Studying in the Duke Ellington School of Performing Arts

By Sandy Fe


One of the recognized high schools in Washington is the Duke Ellington School of performing arts. Also one among the high school institutions of Columbia Public School System district, the Duke Ellington School of performing arts was named after a Washington native, a composer and a US jazz bandleader, Edward Kennedy Duke Ellington.

Aside from focusing on performing arts, the school also aims to help the students prepare for their post-secondary courses and other professions as well. When studying in this institution, it should be expected that a comprehensive type of training will be provided.

Regarding arts, there are various classes that are offered. These classes include dance, literary media, museum studies, instrumental music, vocal music, theater and visual arts. On the other hand, other minor academic subjects are world languages, math, science, social studies and of course, English.

The expansion of the Duke Ellington School of Performing Arts was because of two reputable individuals named Peggy Cooper Cafritz who has been a D.C. School Board member for several years and Mike Malone who is an elite Broadway performer. In 1968, these two famous individuals also became co-founders of the Arts Career Workshop.

It was in 1974 when the Duke Ellington School of Performing Arts emerged. This school combines both arts and other academic programs.

Academic Demands

Belonging to the roll of finest high schools in D.C. Public Schools, the Duke Ellington School of performing arts' curriculum entails each student to earn 34% over the credits compared to other known D.C. public schools.

Students in this institution are required to pass the standards given such as maintaining the passing GPA or grade point average. Luckily, almost all students per batch were able to graduate and college scholarships on these students reached to approximately 1.5 million dollars or even higher.

College Acceptance

More than 95% of Duke Ellington School of performing arts students is enrolled to most competitive conservatories and universities every year. Presently, the students are at New York University, Yale University, Howard University, Pratt Institute, Parsons School of Design, The Julliard School, and Harvard University.

Should you wish to boost your performing arts skills, the Duke Ellington School of Performing Arts can be just the perfect institution for you.




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