MEDIA WAIVER

I hereby authorize and grant permission to The Children's Chorus of San Antonio (CCSA) and any of its authorized agents to use the photographic image of my child for any electronic or non-electronic form or media. I agree that this image may be reproduced, edited and used in whole or in part for any and all media, including, without limitation, print, audio-visual, multimedia, and/or exhibition purposes, in any manner, in perpetuity. I understand and agree that I (or my child) have no rights to any benefits derived from any such image and that this agreement is in full force and effect for the duration of my child's membership with CCSA.

I expressly release and forever discharge The Children's Chorus of San Antonio and any of its authorized agents any and all claims and demands of any kind whatsoever in relation to, or arising out of, the use of my child's photographic image. I have read this release before signing below, and I fully understand the contents, meanings and impact of this release and waiver.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY

1. I consent to the participation of in the activities of CCSA and agree on behalf of the above minor to all the terms and conditions of this Waiver and Release of Liability Agreement.
2. I hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue CCSA, its directors, officers, staff, volunteers, representatives and agents, from any and all liability, claims, demands and causes of action whatsoever resulting in injury, loss or damage arising from my child’s participation in the activities of CCSA.
3. I also agree to indemnify and hold harmless CCSA, its directors, officers, staff, volunteers, representatives and agents, against any and all claims, causes of action, damages, judgments, costs or expenses, including attorney’s fees and other litigation costs, which may in any way arise from my singer’s participation in the activities of CCSA.
4. I acknowledge that CCSA and its directors, officers, staff, volunteers, representatives and agents are not responsible for errors, omissions, acts or failures to act of any party or entity conducting a specific event or activity on behalf of or in conjunction with CCSA.
5. It is my express intent that this Waiver and Release of Liability Agreement shall bind the members of my family and spouse (if applicable) and my heirs, assigns and personal representative (if deceased).
6. I HAVE READ THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND IT AND SIGN IT VOLUNTARILY.  I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, I VOLUNTARILY SURRENDER CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING MY RIGHT TO SUE.

MEDICAL EMERGENCIES

I hereby grant permission to all emergency response personnel, physicians, nurses, and hospitals and their authorized employees to render emergency medical care deemed necessary for my child in the event of illness or injury during my child's participation in the activities of The Children's Chorus of San Antonio. I desire notification as soon as reasonably possible at my telephone number(s) left for emergencies with The Children’s Chorus of San Antonio, or by any other appropriate means, of any such emergency or other circumstances likely to have an adverse effect upon my child’s health, including notification of any emergency treatment.

I understand that The Children’s Chorus of San Antonio and its agents, servants and/or employees and chaperones accept no financial or legal liability related to any emergency medical treatment rendered on behalf of my child. I understand that I am responsible for total charges in consideration for medical services rendered and I will be billed as necessary for any medical expenses incurred on behalf of my child, regardless of whether I have authorized such expenses.

PAYMENT POLICY

Families wishing to withdraw their singer from participation in CCSA before the completion of the season must inform their ensemble director and the Executive Director via email of their intent to withdraw by FEBRUARY 6, 2026. Refunds of tuition paid (minus the $100 non-refundable registration fee) will only be issued if the withdrawal is submitted in writing on or before February 6, 2026. Withdrawals after this date will not receive a refund. Please submit your written notice and refund request to CCSA's Executive Director, Alyssa Avenatti (aavenatti@childrenschorussa.org).

The Board of Directors, Faculty, and Staff reserve the right to refuse continued membership in the Children's Chorus of San Antonio to any singer who does not abide by the policies stated in this Handbook and/or whose actions and behavior do not contribute to the goals and vision set forth in this document.

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• Click the link to apply for Financial Assistance: Children's Chorus 2025-2026 Financial Aid Application

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