PLEASE NOTE: Costs for tuition, travel, lodging and meals of any accompanying guests will be borne by the guests or instructor. Relatives of instructors will receive 50% off their tuition.

Regarding instructional aids, audio visual equipment and other items that you will need for your core classes and/or enrichment classes, we will send you a link to an online form prior to the retreat for you to register those needs.

Terms of Agreement

Between the Traditional Irish Music Education Society (hereafter referred to as TIMES), and the named individual entered above (hereafter referred to as INSTRUCTOR) regarding the O’Flaherty Irish Music Retreat (hereafter referred to as RETREAT).

1. INSTRUCTOR agrees to be engaged as an independent contractor and will prepare and conduct instructional classes, enrichment lectures/workshops, and/or performances at the RETREAT during the period October 19th – 22nd, 2023.
   
   
2. TIMES agrees to pay an honorarium fee of $1,500.00 (if living outside the U.S.) to be paid INSTRUCTOR by the closing of the RETREAT on Sunday, October 22nd, 2023 for INSTRUCTOR’S services listed below.
   1. Teach three one-hour Instructional Classes per day during the RETREAT.
   2. Teach a one-hour Enrichment Class OR Workshop the topic and content of which are determined by INSTRUCTOR and approved by RETREAT Director OR present a one-hour Informance.
   3. Co-lead with a group of INSTRUCTORS a 90-minute session with students one evening after INSTRUCTOR concerts.
   4. Perform during an INSTRUCTORS' concert during one evening of the retreat. Concert may be performed solo or with others according to INSTRUCTOR’S wishes.
   5. Perform during our closing concert featuring all of our INSTRUCTORS on Sunday evening.

3. TIMES will provide lodging, local transportation, and meals for INSTRUCTOR on the days that INSTRUCTOR is a paid contractor at the RETREAT.
   
   
4. Unless already obtained by INSTRUCTOR for other purposes or not required for this engagement, INSTRUCTOR will be included in a group P-3 visa application obtained and paid for by TIMES for the sole purpose of the RETREAT covering September7th, 2023 to October 24th, 2023.  Individual INSTRUCTOR costs related to obtaining the group visa from the U.S. Embassy within Ireland will also be reimbursed by TIMES. Should the INSTRUCTOR book other engagements during the timeframe covered by the TIMES visa, the TIMES will be recompensed a share of INSTRUCTOR’S portion of the visa costs based on the number of engagements unless otherwise agreed.
   
   
5. At TIMES expense, TIMES will arrange INSTRUCTOR’S travel from a major airport near INSTRUCTOR’S residence and a return flight. Travel from/to other locations can be made if the cost is no greater. Checked baggage fees will also be reimbursed. INSTRUCTOR is responsible for travel costs and arrangements from his/her home to the airport used.  INSTRUCTOR must arrive at DFW airport no later than Thursday, October 19th, 2023 by 5 p.m. and depart after 10 a.m. on Monday, October 23rd, 2023, however, it is recommended that INSTRUCTOR arrive on Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 to adjust to the Texas time zone and reduce jet lag. Should the INSTRUCTOR want to arrange additional travel, the TIMES will contribute the amount of the initial roundtrip airfare and, if such travel is for additional engagements, TIMES will be recompensed a share of INSTRUCTOR’s portion of the airfare cost based on the number of engagements unless otherwise agreed. 
   
   
6. TIMES will provide a products booth for sales of books, recordings, and other music products which INSTRUCTOR has directly participated as a principal performer/author. INSTRUCTORS whose products are sold will be responsible for all pertinent taxes.  INSTRUCTORS will receive 97% of the proceeds from these sales.  TIMES will retain 3% to cover credit card processing fees.
   
   
7. INSTRUCTOR gives permission to TIMES and its representatives to photograph, videotape and record INSTRUCTOR’S classes, performances and interviews for its use in the marketing of RETREAT or for its educational purposes. Unless INSTRUCTOR objects in writing, such recordings of performances may also be used for fundraising through CD or video sales and INSTRUCTOR’S concert(s) may be streamed live through a reputable Internet concert site to help raise needed funds to defray the cost of the RETREAT. 
   
   
8. INSTRUCTOR agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless TIMES, its volunteers and managers, its board of directors, and other representatives, from and against any and all actions, costs, claims, losses, expenses or injuries arising out of the acts of INSTRUCTOR at RETREAT including liability for taxes, insurance and workers compensation.
   
   
9. In the event that illness, injury, travel restrictions, acts of God, or Force Majeure prevent INSTRUCTOR from attending, this agreement becomes null and void.  INSTRUCTOR also agrees to follow health protocols recommended by the CDC that are set by the RETREAT.  

By signing below, I understand and agree to the terms of this agreement as stated above.