Terms & Conditions

Participation in our programmes is subject to agreement to the following terms and conditions as well as our privacy policy:

1. Eligibility
   1. CA programmes are open to all who are interested in developing their knowledge about conducting.
   2. There is no age limit or other restriction of any kind.
   3. Opportunities for individual tuition and (where relevant) conducting the orchestra will be determined by selection. The selection process will require candidates to demonstrate both musical insight and technical prowess.
   4. Completing the Better conducting course is compulsory for continuing participation in Audite programmes and recommended for all others.
   5. The decision of the CA directors concerning the outcome of any application for membership or participation in classes is final.
2. Fees & payments
   1. All fees are payable in advance.
   2. In the event of non-participation, for whatever reason, refunds are made only at the discretion of the directors.
   3. Where the amount paid is unrelated to the benefit conferred – for example through acceptance of a scholarship award – any amount paid is treated as a donation and is refundable only in the event that a programme is cancelled in its entirety.
   4. Payments must be made online by credit or debit card. We regret that we are unable to accept payment by any other means.
   5. We strongly recommend obtaining insurance to cover any costs arising from inability to attend classes, for whatever reason.
3. Conduct of classes
   1. Whilst Conductors Academy aims to provide programmes on an annual basis, in the event either of the necessary funding not being obtained, and/or any other circumstance beyond the control of the directors, any part of any programme may be withdrawn at any time.
   2. Alternatively, in the event of circumstances beyond the control of the directors, different pedagogues may be engaged and/or the format, content and/or dates of classes may be altered.
   3. In the event of any programme being cancelled in its entirety, any sums paid for participation are refundable but may be subject to a deduction to cover processing fees or other administration costs.
   4. In the event of any programme being cancelled in part only and where the full fee was paid, fees paid are refundable pro-rata but may be subject to a deduction to cover processing fees and administration costs.
   5. The official language is English. Those who require assistance with communication in English are welcome to participate but must provide their own interpreter.
   6. For live classes, participants are responsible for providing and preparing their own scores and should prepare all the works on the programme.
   7. Any and all costs relating to participation – such as producing materials, travel expenses, visas, accommodation and subsistence – are the responsibility of the participant.
   8. In order to retain active involvement in any class, participants must arrive punctually (i.e. at least five minutes before the stated start time time) at the locations indicated by the organisers.
   9. Punctuality is also expected for online sessions, to which access may be locked at the official start time.
   10. Participants who are absent, late or otherwise fail to comply with the reasonable expectations of the directors may be disqualified from further participation at the sole discretion of the directors.
   11. All participants agree that all stages of any class, whether online or in-person, may be filmed, recorded or photographed by the organisers and / or their agents and that, unless previously authorised in writing by the organisers, any other form filming, recording or photography is prohibited.
   12. All participants agree to provide the organisers full and permanent right to usage, free from all restrictions, of all application data and all films, recordings and images from all classes without any form of financial compensation.
   13. In the event of any dispute as to the obligations of the organisers or the rights of participants, the United Kingdom is the relevant legal authority.
   14. In all matters not specifically described in these regulations, the decision of the directors will be final.