Musician Employment Agreement

MUSICIAN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Parties and Effective Date

This Musician Employment Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into between Employer Name: and Musician Name: .

Effective Date: (Commencement of employment and operative provisions set forth below.)

Personal Information

Position and Engagement

Title/Role: Department/Ensemble:

Anticipated Start Date: Type of Engagement:

Compensation

Base Salary / Fee: $ per .

Schedule, Rehearsals and Performances

Regular Rehearsal Schedule: . Additional rehearsals required by Employer will be scheduled with reasonable notice.

Performance Obligations: Musician will appear for performances at locations and times designated by Employer, and will be punctual, prepared, and suitably attired in accordance with Employer's reasonable requirements.

Equipment, Instruments and Attire

Instruments Provided by Musician:

Musician is responsible for reasonable care, security and maintenance of personal instruments and equipment when in possession.

Travel, Accommodation and Expenses

Employer will reimburse pre-approved travel and lodging expenses in accordance with Employer policy. Estimated travel arrangements:

Benefits and Taxes

Benefits Provided:

Tax Withholding: Compensation will be subject to applicable tax withholdings unless Musician is engaged as an independent contractor as documented separately. Indicate status: Employer-Employee Independent Contractor

Union/Collective Bargaining

Is Musician a member of a performing arts union? Yes No

If union-represented, collective bargaining agreement terms applicable to compensation, scheduling, and benefits will govern to the extent they conflict with this Agreement.

Confidentiality, Publicity and Intellectual Property

Confidential Information: Musician shall not disclose proprietary or confidential information obtained during the engagement. This obligation survives termination for a period of two years.

Recordings and Works: Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Employer shall own the master recordings and any work-for-hire results of Employer-funded recording sessions; Musician hereby assigns to Employer all rights in such recordings and confirms rights to be compensated as set forth in this Agreement.

Term, Termination and Notice

Term: This Agreement continues until terminated as provided below. Termination without cause by either party requires days' written notice.

Termination for Cause: Employer may terminate immediately for material breach, willful misconduct, unexcused failure to perform, or conduct detrimental to the Employer's reputation.

Non-Solicitation and Non-Compete

During employment and for months following termination, Musician will not solicit Employer's contracted clients or engage as primary performer in the same venue market when such activity would directly compete with Employer, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Health, Safety and Insurance

Musician must report any occupational injury or illness promptly. Employer's obligation to provide health or disability insurance is described here:

Representations, Warranties and Indemnity

Musician represents that they have all necessary rights to perform and record the material they perform and will indemnify Employer against claims arising from breach of such representations.

Legal Disclosures

At-Will Employment Statement: Unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing, employment is at-will, meaning either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, subject to notice provisions above.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

Applicant Employment History (Most Recent)

Education

References

Applicant Certification and Authorizations

I certify that all information provided in this document is true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation may result in termination of employment or other corrective action.

Authorization: Musician authorizes Employer to contact previous employers, references, and to conduct background checks and verification of credentials and work history as permitted by law.

General Provisions

Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state in which Employer's principal place of business is located, without regard to conflict of laws principles.

Entire Agreement: This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes any prior agreements with respect to the subject matter herein. Any modification must be in writing and signed by both parties.

Severability: If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

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