CODE OF ETHICS

DEFINITION
The “Participant” is defined as any individual involved in the Canadian Music Competition organized by the Canadian Music Competitions of British Columbia Society (hereinafter referred to as the “Competition”), including participating third parties, which include but are not limited to parents, teachers, piano accompanists,etc.

All Participants in the Competition are bound by this code of ethics.

PREAMBLE – MISSION AND VALUES
The CMCBC is an organization based in British Columbia, Canada, working in the field of classical music with the goal of supporting and encouraging young Canadian performers. Through its work, it encourages musicians to excel, cultivate discipline and perseverance, and sharpen their critical sense and analytical ability. It offers them an opportunity to develop their artistic personality and to grow as performers and human beings.

CODE OF CONDUCT

  1.  The Participant must commit to carefully reviewing and following the rules of the Competition.
  2. The Competition is a private organization whose internal processes should not be publicly disclosed.Information or clarifications on the interpretation of the rules, the jury’s evaluations, or other elements of the Competition can be provided to a Participant who expressly makes such a request. However, the Participant agrees to respect the decisions rendered and not to undermine the organization by significantly monopolizing its resources. Competition decisions rendered by the general management and/or the board of directors are final and without appeal.
  3. The Participant is forbidden from harming others or the Competition. The Participant must place the highest priority on showing respect for the Competition organizers, jury members, volunteers,collaborators, other participants and their respective entourages (teachers, parents, accompanists,etc.). Behavior, language, and visual representations of an abusive, harassing, or offensive nature are unacceptable. The Participant is forbidden from physically or verbally abusing any other individual; using excessive blasphemous language or vulgar gestures; continuously belittling or humiliating other individuals; and making disparaging remarks about the race, gender, religion, age, disability, origin, or sexual orientation of any individual, whether in verbal or written form, on social networks, or by any other means of communication.
  4. The Participant must treat the Competition venues and all material required to run the Competition with respect. The Participant must also cooperate with individuals in charge of running the Competition‘s Activities.
  5. The Participant must address the judges with an open, respectful, and non-aggressive attitude at all times, no matter the score received. The Competition reiterates the fact that meeting with the judges is a privilege and that the Participant must act accordingly.
  6. The Participant must never present himself/herself as a spokesperson for the Competition or as a representative of the organization or its board of directors, unless having been otherwise expressly authorized in advance by the Competition’s general management. If, in making a public statement, a Participant wishes to speak as an individual, he/she must make his/her intentions clear to the interviewer and audience, state that the remarks are his/her own, and declare that the stated opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions or position of the Competition. The Participant must be aware, when appearing in public, speaking to the media, or posting on social networks, that he/she may be considered by the public to be a spokesperson for the Competition. Declarations must be honest, truthful, and respectful of the Competition and the various stakeholders involved in the Competition‘s Activities.