TERMS AND CONDITIONS

By signing this application, I fully accept the following: I have read and agree to Orfeo Music Festival [OMF] Terms and Conditions, deadlines, and policies. I accept full financial responsibility for any and all damages to property caused by me or medical expenses incurred by me while at OMF.

I confirm that I would like to participate in the OMF, but that acceptance is at the discretion of the OMF. I understand that the information in my application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that the audition recording submitted with the application is my own unedited performance. I also understand that participants are required to stay for the full duration of agreed term and follow festival's regulations. OMF reserves the right to expel any participant for violation of OMF regulations, city ordinances or state law without refunding any fees paid. OMF regulations include no underage alcohol consumption, no possession or use of firearms or illegal drugs at festival. Students are expected to adhere to basic standards of honesty and character: plagiarism, dishonesty and cheating in OMF-related matters are prohibited and will result in student’s dismissal from the festival.

I agree to participate in OMF office and stage assistance/cooperation program and will fully complete my assignment provided on my individual schedule received upon arrival. I also agree to attend any Professor-assigned extra rehearsals. Additional festival duties may be assigned to scholarship recipients; failure to perform these assignments will revoke the benefit of scholarship. Instrumentalists (except pianists) may be assigned short outdoors performing sessions to help inform public about the Orfeo concerts.

Upon arrival, it is student’s responsibility to verify that all courses he/she signed up for appear on their individual schedule and to notify the office in writing before the 3rd day of festival. Festival housing assignment may not be changed. Participants are responsible to find and pay for their accommodations if for any reason are not satisfied with room assignment. I understand that concert assignment may not be changed after it is confirmed. I understand that assigned concert dates found on the posted concert program may not be changed.

I release OMF and its agents and employees, from all claims, demands, and causes of action because of any injury, illness, or loss which may occur during my participation in the festival. OMF is not responsible for safeguard of the instruments or personal objects. Students are advised to take out their own insurance. Students are financially liable for property damages on the premises including the Academy and concert venues.

By registering for the OMF, I acknowledge that I grant permission to the OMF to use any photograph or video containing my likeness. Such images may be used for promotional, news, research, or educational purposes. Faculty and Artist roster is subject to change without notice. I agree to all statements made above. If accepted, I understand that tuition and fees are due in full at registration.

Tuition includes private lessons, master classes, performance classes, choir (if offered), piano accompaniment, practice room time, Certificate of Course Completion, attendance of festival concerts, use of facilities, festival t-shirt. If you register for room and board: shared accommodations are provided, and two meals on weekdays.

Guest fee includes attendance of festival concerts, participation in choir (if offered), the use of facilities, attendance as an observer at coaching sessions, performance classes and master classes, festival t-shirt and, if signed up for, room and board: housing (shared if single supplement is not paid), two meals on weekdays.

Guests are encouraged to sign up for Optional Courses.

Participant is not registered until all fees are paid.

Credit card payment:

The cardholder acknowledges that this is an authorized charge and its validity is not disputable.

Charges will appear on the cardholder's statement as OMF. Any refund requests will be evaluated in accordance with OMF policies and applicable federal and state law.

Payments and cancellations:

If accepted, I understand that tuition and all fees are due at the time of enrollment unless a special payment arrangement is made in writing.

All fees paid are non-refundable including situations when a student does not attend after enrolling for any reason.

All fees must be in U.S. dollars and can be paid by credit card through Square, PayPal, money order/cashier’s check/bank transfer/Western Union transfer (notify by email).

OMF is not responsible for any cancellations or other charges assessed by airlines, travel or other agents and institutions.