1. Are there any preparations I should do prior to coming to the festival?

Yes, there are a few things you need to do prior to arriving. You can check these off in your To Do List on the Director’s Dashboard.

• Double check your competition status as competitive or non-competitive. You can choose in the Director Dashboard beside the performance line in your schedule.
• Add clinics and concerts to your schedule by clicking on the Edmonton Clinics & Concerts button and filling in which clinics and concerts you intend to attend. This is not mandatory, but does help us anticipate numbers.
• Fill out the Bios and Seating Charts form. We are slowly moving towards paperless, so please do not bring us paper copies filled out by hand. Our MCs and Stage Managers will be using electronic copies.

2. Where do we check in?

• Check in at the Whistler Conference Centre.
• You will receive your director’s package at check in.

3. Is there somewhere we can store our instruments?

That depends on the venue.

• At the Whistler Conference Centre, you will be assigned a space in the main lobby. These spaces cycle as ensembles arrive and leave.
• The hotels for the instrumental clinics absolutely DO NOT store instruments. Please do not try to leave your instruments there – even with a supervisor.

4. When should we arrive before a performance?

• You should arrive at least 20 minutes before your warmup. Warmups are either 20 or 30 minutes before your performance. You can see what time your warmup is on your schedule on your Director Dashboard.
• You will need time to unload and get your instruments set up.

5. When should we arrive before a workshop?

• Your workshop will begin directly after your performance. There is no check in.

6. How will I know where to go?

• There will be staff members in red shirts to lead you to where you need to go.

7. Where do I get my invoice?

• If you are a director, you can log into the website and click on the My Invoices and Receipt button at the top left of the Director Dashboard.
• If you are a travel agent, you can either click on the Invoice button for your school, or you can access it from the Director Dashboard for that director.