Agreement of Participation Form

July 13 – July 30, 2025
Cremona, Italy
Name of Student*
I am 18 years or older.*
- Yes
- No
I/We will attend and/or give my/our permission for the student mentioned above to attend Cremona International Music Academy (hereinafter “Academy”) conducted by the International Music Academies (hereinafter “IMA”) from July 13 – July 30, 2025 in Cremona, Italy.

Academy programs may include public performances and permission is hereby given for the students to take part in such performances without compensation. By registering for studies at the Academy I/We grant the Academy and IMA, and those acting on their behalf, the authorization to a) record all students’ work, including public performances, masterclasses, and workshops, record students’ participation and appearances on audio and video media, photograph, film or other mediums; b) Use students’ names, voices, biographical materials in connections with these recordings; c) Exhibit and/or distribute such recordings in whole and/or in part, without restrictions and limitations, for any educational or promotional purpose that the Academy and IMA, and those acting on their behalf deem appropriate. I/We agree that all rights in and to any recordings made of students’ performances, including all video media, audio media, film, and photographs shall be owned exclusively by the Academy and IMA.

I/We understand and accept the measures that the Academy and IMA have taken to provide a program of the highest level of quality, and I/We accept that my child will be expected to behave accordingly. For all students younger than 18 years old, the curfew is in effect from 11.00 pm (11.30 pm on the night of a concert) and they MUST be in their rooms at this time. No visitors are allowed in rooms after 11.00 pm (11.30 pm on the night of a concert). Also, no overnight guests are allowed. Room checks are conducted nightly, and violations are reported immediately to the directors. Should any damages caused by my child be made to equipment and/or rooms that will require repair and/or an excess cleanup I/ We are willing to incur the expense of that repair.

The Academy and IMA reserve the right to terminate the participation of any student for serious violations of the Academy and IMA Rules of Conduct policy. Students are not permitted to possess and/or consume illegal drugs and alcoholic beverages of any type. If my child participates in behavior deemed unacceptable by the Academy and IMA, or its representatives and staff, the Academy and IMA reserve the right to expel him/her and be sent home immediately at the family’s expense and without refunding any paid fees.

The Academy will contact the Parent/Guardian in case of serious sickness or accident. If I/We cannot be reached in an emergency, I/We hereby permit the physician selected by the Academy and IMA staff to hospitalize, secure proper treatment for, and order injection, anesthesia, or surgery for my child named above. I/We also hereby give the Academy and IMA permission to administer medication deemed necessary by the physician selected. I/We understand that the Academy and IMA assume no liability for injury and accidents that may happen to my child or his/her belongings while traveling to and from the USA and other countries or during their stay in Cremona, and also while traveling to and from performing venues and to and from excursion destinations.

I/We understand and agree that as a condition of the participant’s use of the facilities assigned to the Academy, he/she assumes all risk of personal injury, death, or property loss resulting from any cause whatsoever including but not limited to the inherent risks of the program, breach of contract or breach of statutory, a duty of care or breach of the Occupier’s Liability Act on the part of Academy and/or IMA and/or Cremona representatives, its employees, and agents. The participant agrees that its employees and agents shall not be liable for any such personal injury, death, or property loss that occurs outside the program parameters and releases the Academy and IMA, and Cremona representatives, its employees, and agents of all claims with respect thereto.

If a dispute arises out of or relates to this contract, the parties shall negotiate in good faith to settle their differences. If the dispute cannot be settled through negotiation, the parties will participate in Mediation to be administered and conducted by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in Boston, Massachusetts. If such Mediation fails to resolve the dispute, it shall then be submitted to arbitration administered and conducted by the AAA in Boston, Massachusetts. The parties agree to accept the arbitrator’s award as final and binding, and the procedures outlined in this paragraph shall be the sole and exclusive procedures for resolving disputes.
I/We have read and agree to the statement above.*
- Yes
Student Signature*
Students over 18: You must enter your full name here. Your application will not be complete without this signature.
REQUIRED: Signature (Full Name) of Parent/Guardian for all minors (students under the age of 18).
For any minor student, this application will not be complete without this signature.
OPTIONAL: Signature (Full Name) of Parent/Guardian 2 for all minors (students under the age of 18).
For any minor student, this application will not be complete without this signature.
REQUIRED: Today's Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Contact Person's Email*

July 13 – July 30, 2025
Cremona, Italy
Name of Student*
I am 18 years or older.*
- Yes
- No
I/We will attend and/or give my/our permission for the student mentioned above to attend Cremona International Music Academy (hereinafter “Academy”) conducted by the International Music Academies (hereinafter “IMA”) from July 13 – July 30, 2025 in Cremona, Italy.

Academy programs may include public performances and permission is hereby given for the students to take part in such performances without compensation. By registering for studies at the Academy I/We grant the Academy and IMA, and those acting on their behalf, the authorization to a) record all students’ work, including public performances, masterclasses, and workshops, record students’ participation and appearances on audio and video media, photograph, film or other mediums; b) Use students’ names, voices, biographical materials in connections with these recordings; c) Exhibit and/or distribute such recordings in whole and/or in part, without restrictions and limitations, for any educational or promotional purpose that the Academy and IMA, and those acting on their behalf deem appropriate. I/We agree that all rights in and to any recordings made of students’ performances, including all video media, audio media, film, and photographs shall be owned exclusively by the Academy and IMA.

I/We understand and accept the measures that the Academy and IMA have taken to provide a program of the highest level of quality, and I/We accept that my child will be expected to behave accordingly. For all students younger than 18 years old, the curfew is in effect from 11.00 pm (11.30 pm on the night of a concert) and they MUST be in their rooms at this time. No visitors are allowed in rooms after 11.00 pm (11.30 pm on the night of a concert). Also, no overnight guests are allowed. Room checks are conducted nightly, and violations are reported immediately to the directors. Should any damages caused by my child be made to equipment and/or rooms that will require repair and/or an excess cleanup I/ We are willing to incur the expense of that repair.

The Academy and IMA reserve the right to terminate the participation of any student for serious violations of the Academy and IMA Rules of Conduct policy. Students are not permitted to possess and/or consume illegal drugs and alcoholic beverages of any type. If my child participates in behavior deemed unacceptable by the Academy and IMA, or its representatives and staff, the Academy and IMA reserve the right to expel him/her and be sent home immediately at the family’s expense and without refunding any paid fees.

The Academy will contact the Parent/Guardian in case of serious sickness or accident. If I/We cannot be reached in an emergency, I/We hereby permit the physician selected by the Academy and IMA staff to hospitalize, secure proper treatment for, and order injection, anesthesia, or surgery for my child named above. I/We also hereby give the Academy and IMA permission to administer medication deemed necessary by the physician selected. I/We understand that the Academy and IMA assume no liability for injury and accidents that may happen to my child or his/her belongings while traveling to and from the USA and other countries or during their stay in Cremona, and also while traveling to and from performing venues and to and from excursion destinations.

I/We understand and agree that as a condition of the participant’s use of the facilities assigned to the Academy, he/she assumes all risk of personal injury, death, or property loss resulting from any cause whatsoever including but not limited to the inherent risks of the program, breach of contract or breach of statutory, a duty of care or breach of the Occupier’s Liability Act on the part of Academy and/or IMA and/or Cremona representatives, its employees, and agents. The participant agrees that its employees and agents shall not be liable for any such personal injury, death, or property loss that occurs outside the program parameters and releases the Academy and IMA, and Cremona representatives, its employees, and agents of all claims with respect thereto.

If a dispute arises out of or relates to this contract, the parties shall negotiate in good faith to settle their differences. If the dispute cannot be settled through negotiation, the parties will participate in Mediation to be administered and conducted by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in Boston, Massachusetts. If such Mediation fails to resolve the dispute, it shall then be submitted to arbitration administered and conducted by the AAA in Boston, Massachusetts. The parties agree to accept the arbitrator’s award as final and binding, and the procedures outlined in this paragraph shall be the sole and exclusive procedures for resolving disputes.
I/We have read and agree to the statement above.*
- Yes
Student Signature*
Students over 18: You must enter your full name here. Your application will not be complete without this signature.
REQUIRED: Signature (Full Name) of Parent/Guardian for all minors (students under the age of 18).
For any minor student, this application will not be complete without this signature.
OPTIONAL: Signature (Full Name) of Parent/Guardian 2 for all minors (students under the age of 18).
For any minor student, this application will not be complete without this signature.
REQUIRED: Today's Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Contact Person's Email*