The Council will not accept applications submitted by fax or E-mail. The recipients of a Canada Council instrument must sign a contract governing all conditions of the loan. One condition for the loan of the Stradivari is that they not be altered in any way. The holders of the instrument must provide the Council with a yearly written report from Geo. All costs of insurance, major repairs and regular evaluation of the instruments, except for travel, will be the responsibility of the Canada Council.
Routine care is the responsibility of the holders.
The holders must agree to comply with Council's acknowledgment policy and to make themselves available for a reasonable number of publicity and arts advocacy activities during the loan period. The recipients also agree to report to the Council yearly on the progress of their career during the term of the loan. The term of the loan is approximately two years, from the audition date to 31 August 1999. There is no professional fee for this concert, but reasonable travel and accommodation expenses will be paid by the University. Firm commitments for the second year's tour will be required by 1 July 1998.