It’s getting busy with Music Alive; in particular, the scheduling component as registration is closed for now. Today, I processed payments, prepared a deposit, responded to many emails, composed many emails to teachers, requesting their input with respect to scheduling. I traveled to a school to deliver an old cheque payment, to replace it with the proper amount, and visited Trans Canada Stamp to order 4 new rubber stampers: Silver Plus for certificates.
Scheduling is complicated; there are many layers to consider. The process began last Friday (18th) with committee members helping to get the main bulk of entries slotted into the available dates and locations. But, although registration is closed, we are still getting interest in late entries.
In addition, today, lots of calls to venues to confirm dates. And, now inputting the information to a master schedule on computer is also challenging. Edel Reid has been a true and dedicated guide to help me learn the process, and variety of important features to Music Alive. I need to resolve Site Managers and Tech; there is still so much to do daily and February 1st, the schedule must be shared so that teachers can arrange bus transportation. It’s a huge festival from beginning to end. While it is very challenging to absorb so much this year, because it is my first time, I think next year will be much easier. Hopefully, support to run the festival next year will be there.
