What type of contract is required for foreign violinists appearing in master classes?
“The Conservatoire National de Région (regional advanced music college), a local authority, wishes to recruit a quartet of violinists for a half-day master class. The production firm in charge of their interests is based in London, and none members of the quartet are of French. What form of contract is required to recruit occasional instructors: a single contract between the production firm and the Conservatoire, a separate contract of engagement with each member of the quartet, a contract with one member empowered by the quartet, or another type of contract?”
Depending on whether the persons have salaried or freelance status and on their contractual relation with the firm in charge of their interests, either service or employment contracts can be concluded.
In the absence of more details on their status and their contractual relation with the firm, the only solution that can ensure you a contractual guarantee and legal safety is to conclude an employment contract with each member of the quartet.
