Policies and Handbook

Participant Conduct

All participants are required to conduct themselves in accordance with the Festival's Policies and Code of Conduct and to observe Festival rules and regulations as stated in the Participant Handbook. Participants must also adhere to Bowdoin College's policies including, but not limited to, the College's social code as described in their student handbook.

General guidelines include:

• Respect for all Festival participants and members of surrounding communities.
• Adherence to Maine State laws, Bowdoin College rules, and Festival regulations regarding alcohol and tobacco use and possession.
• Adherence to the Festival's practice/quiet hours policy.
• Adherence to curfew for participants aged 17 and younger.
• Completion of assigned duties for those receiving financial assistance.
• Attendance at rehearsals and performances.

Failure to adhere to policies and rules will result in disciplinary action and may result in dismissal from the Festival. Any participant dismissed from the Festival will forfeit all of his/her fees in their total amount.

Health Insurance

All enrolled participants must submit proof of current health insurance coverage with their enrollment deposit in order to secure their participation with the Festival.

Disclaimer

In its employment and admissions practices, the Bowdoin International Music Festival is in conformity with all applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. It does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, ancestry, national and ethnic origins, or physical or mental handicap.

The information presented here was accurate at the time of posting. However, the Festival is a dynamic program and must reserve the right to make changes in course offerings, regulations, procedures, and charges.