Good job, Bev and Jerry. Of course, it is the booking that is difficult, especially at the beginning of a career. Like any business, experience and reputation are major selling points. Those who have not yet established themselves in the school assembly market might want to invest some time doing a tour for one of the many agencies that book geographic areas, hiring performers on a salary and sending them out for weeks and months at a time. The pay is not substancial(they dont provide for expenses) but it is a good way to get your feet wet and to develope a following and a name in the business. I have not done these tours, myself(my schedule couldn't afford the time commitment) but I did have the opportunity and I have friends who have taken tours in Kansas, in Iowa and in Maryland. Their experience s were both positive and not.