Our Instrumental Quartets provide music primarily in our "Piazza" venue, an atrium/lobby area with an ambience that mixes elements of five-star hotel lobbies with vibrant street performances. Ensembles include at least one string instrument (usually violin) accompanied by other strings, piano, or other instruments on a case-by-case basis, and are able to perform "breakout" sets as solo, duo. and/or trio. Groups should be able to provide a 45 minute recital or concert program, as well as accompany a wedding ceremony and/or reception, as required. Groups with multi-instrumentalists, percussion, and/or backing tracks are welcomed.

Instrumental Quartets deliver music across a variety of styles such as Contemporary/Pop, Classical, Jazz, Broadway, and Latin. Our string players perform primarily on acoustic instruments, although certain assignments would be suitable for both acoustic and electric instruments. Our pianists can typically expect to perform on Yamaha C-3 pianos. Keyboards are typically Roland RD-2000 models. A/V support for backing tracks and/or auxiliary percussion equipment is available onboard.

Groups are expected to:

• Perform on their instrument as scheduled by the Music Manager not more than 35 hours in a week, averaged not more than 5 hours per day, with performance schedules of 2-4 sets typical;
• Dress professionally in business casual attire or tuxedo / formal wear as appropriate, with “Theater Blacks” available as-needed;
• Join into a shared cabin with one other teammate;
• Attend regular trainings and meetings as part of life onboard;
• Take part in regular safety exercises and In-Port-Manning duties;
• Enthusiastically engage with guests and teammates as part of live performances, on- and off-stage; and
• Rehearse with other musicians for special performances and/or complete personal practice as-needed.

Benefits of performing with Princess Cruises include:

• Variety of itineraries and locations;
• Negotiable starting salaries based on qualifications;
• Eligibility for discounted cruise fares after one year of service;
• Partial reimbursements on Seafarer's Medical Fitness Certificate costs;
• Reimbursements on certain baggage/travel costs;
• Company-provided travel to and from the assigned vessel (subject to visa and legal considerations, through select major airports);
• Company-provided accommodations when traveling to the assigned vessel (subject to scheduling needs); and
• Access to certain guest areas, facilities, and amenities, on an as-available basis (subject to Captain's Standing Orders and any health guidance in effect).

Video auditions / showreels are required -- YouTube links are the preferred method. Interviews / auditions are planned and scheduled on a case-by-case basis and focus on:

• Repertoire;
• Stage Presence; and
• English proficiency.

If this position is not open for application, navigate to www.princesscruisesentertainment.com/auditions to apply for an upcoming audition slot.