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Before-School Workshop
Date: Saturday August 1, 2026
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: Carroll M. Johnston Middle School; 5855 N Lawrence St, North Las Vegas, NV 89081Â
Summary: How to set up your classroom for success from Day 1
Click here to register on ELMS!
Fall Workshop
Date: Saturday August 22, 2026
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: Carroll M. Johnston Middle School; 5855 N Lawrence St, North Las Vegas, NV 89081
Summary: Establish proper string instrument posture/position; Review district procedures and events
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Concert Procedures / Music Reading Session
Date: Saturday October 10, 2026
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: Carroll M. Johnston Middle School; 5855 N Lawrence St, North Las Vegas, NV 89081
Summary: Instruct newer (or returning) CCSD teachers on best practices for producing a successful concert in a CCSD public school setting; evaluate repertoire for consideration for performances (concerts, Festival, other performance events, etc)
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Exam Writing
Date: Saturday November 7, 2026
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: Carroll M. Johnston Middle School; 5855 N Lawrence St, North Las Vegas, NV 89081
Summary: Instruct CCSD teachers on best practices for writing meaningful semester exams.
Click here to register on ELMS!
Music Reading Session / Festival Reminders
Date: Saturday January 23, 2027
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: Carroll M. Johnston Middle School; 5855 N Lawrence St, North Las Vegas, NV 89081
Summary: Evaluate repertoire for consideration for performances (concerts, Festival, other performance events, etc); understand CCSD Festival procedures, and assemble your Festival Packet in the most intuitive way
Click here to register on ELMS!
End of Year Workshop
Date: Saturday April 24, 2027
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: Carroll M. Johnston Middle School; 5855 N Lawrence St, North Las Vegas, NV 89081
Summary: Review end-of-year instrument procedures; simple instrument repair demonstration
Click here to register on ELMS!
General Info:
Workshops facilitated and hosted by Laura Dianiska (Canarelli MS) and Jonnie-Jo Didas (Johnston MS).
All workshops available for CU credits through Nevada ASTA. ELMS links are included above, and will also be sent out prior to the workshop. ELMS sign-up and sign-in at the workshop is required to receive CU credit.
Workshops typically begin with Coffee & Conversation starting at 8:45am.
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