PLEASE NOTE: Costs for tuition, travel, lodging and meals of any accompanying guests will be borne by the guests or instructor.

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 20th – 23rd, 2022.
   
   
2. TIMES agrees to pay an honorarium fee of $150.00 to be paid INSTRUCTOR by the closing of the RETREAT on Sunday, October 23rd, 2022 for INSTRUCTOR’S services listed below.
   1. Teach a one-hour Enrichment Class OR Workshop the topic and content of which are determined by INSTRUCTOR and approved by RETREAT Director.
   2. Perform during an instructors’ concert during one evening of the retreat. Concert may be performed solo or with others according to INSTRUCTOR’s wishes.

3. INSTRUCTOR will arrange and pay for his or her lodging, air travel, and meals.
   
   
4. Unless already obtained by INSTRUCTOR for other purposes or not required for this engagement, INSTRUCTOR will be included in a group visa application obtained and paid for by TIMES for the sole purpose of the RETREAT covering October 13th to November 10th, 2022.  Individual INSTRUCTOR costs related to obtaining the group visa from the U.S. Embassy within Ireland will be borne by INSTRUCTOR. 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.
   
   
5. 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.
   
   
6. 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. 
   
   
7. 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.
   
   
8. In the event that illness, travel restrictions or travel bans prevent INSTRUCTOR from attending, this agreement becomes null and void.  Because Covid-19 will likely be present at the time of the RETREAT, TIMES may employ a rapid testing policy for participants or other policies that are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for events like the RETREAT.  INSTRUCTOR agrees to follow the protocols set by the RETREAT.  If not, this agreement becomes null and void.  

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