Employment Conductor Contract

EMPLOYMENT CONDUCTOR CONTRACT

Parties

Employer Legal Name:

Employer Address:

Conductor Name:

Conductor Address:

Recitals

This Employment Conductor Contract (the "Agreement") is entered into by Employer Legal Name and Conductor Name for the engagement of the Conductor to provide conducting, artistic leadership, rehearsal direction and related services in accordance with the terms set forth below.

Position Information

Start Date:    Employment Type: Full-time Part-time Seasonal/Per Engagement

Pay Schedule:    Expected Weekly Hours:

Duties and Responsibilities

The Conductor shall: lead rehearsals and performances; prepare musical interpretation and programming in consultation with Employer; collaborate with soloists, section leaders and staff; attend marketing, fundraising and community engagement events as reasonably required; and perform other customary duties as necessary for the artistic success of the ensemble.

Employment History

Education

Graduation Date:

Professional References

Legal Disclosures

At-Will Employment: Unless explicitly stated otherwise in a separate written amendment signed by an authorized representative of Employer, employment pursuant to this Agreement is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice, subject to any applicable collective bargaining agreement or statutory protections.

Equal Opportunity: Employer is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be made without unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.

Background Check and Authorization

The Conductor authorizes Employer and its agents to conduct background checks, reference checks and employment verification, including criminal history, education verification and credit checks where job-related and permitted by law.

Consent to Background Check: I consent to the background checks described above.

Confidentiality; Intellectual Property

Confidential Information: Conductor will not disclose or use for personal gain any confidential or proprietary information of Employer, including but not limited to repertoire selections, audition materials, donor lists, internal budgets and artistic planning. This obligation continues after termination of employment.

Intellectual Property: All works created by Conductor in the course of employment that are subject to copyright or other proprietary rights shall be considered work made for hire and Employer shall own all right, title and interest. To the extent ownership cannot vest by operation of law, Conductor assigns all right, title and interest to Employer.

Non-Solicitation and Restriction

During employment and for a period of months following separation, Conductor will not solicit employees, contractors or key donors of Employer for employment or engagement, except with Employer's prior written consent. This provision is reasonable and necessary to protect Employer's legitimate business interests.

Termination; Severance

Termination for Cause: Employer may terminate Conductor immediately for cause, including material breach of this Agreement, willful misconduct, fraud, or conviction of a felony that materially impairs the Conductor's ability to perform duties.

Termination Without Cause: Employer may terminate without cause upon days' written notice. Severance (if any) shall be:

Expenses; Travel

Employer will reimburse reasonable, preapproved travel and production expenses incurred in the performance of duties in accordance with Employer's written reimbursement policy. Conductor must submit receipts and comply with expense submission deadlines.

Insurance and Worker Injury

Employer will maintain workers' compensation and employer-required insurance. Conductor must promptly report any work-related injury. Nothing herein limits Conductor's right to benefits required by law.

Dispute Resolution; Governing Law

Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state of without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution: Except for actions for injunctive relief or breaches of confidentiality, the parties agree to submit employment-related disputes to mediation and, if unresolved, binding arbitration administered in the governing state, with each party bearing its own costs unless the arbitrator awards otherwise.

Severability; Entire Agreement

If any provision of this Agreement is held unenforceable, the remainder shall remain in full force and effect. This Agreement, together with any executed offer letter or written exhibits, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes prior oral or written agreements relating to the Conductor's employment.

Applicant Certification and Authorizations

I certify that all information provided in this document is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that falsification or omission of material information may be grounds for termination. I authorize Employer to contact previous employers, references, educational institutions and other relevant parties to verify information provided.

Acknowledgement: I certify and authorize as stated above.

Miscellaneous

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