Our Solo Piano-Vocalist provides music ranging from energetic piano standards like Billy Joel and Elton John, to light jazz and contemporary pop. Soloists are stylistically capable of ambiences suitable in piano bars and intimate lounges, guest favorites and singalongs, and high energy sets relying on careful repertoire selection and/or use of backing tracks.
Solo Piano-Vocalists deliver music across a variety of styles and generally perform in spaces with acoustic pianos, with keyboards also available. Ability to perform solo instrumental sets is expected, and a repertoire of 300+ songs from 1950s to 2020s is recommended.
Featured Soloists are expected to:
- Perform vocally and 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 in a more "branded" look that fits with a contemporary image for music artists, while maintaining consistency night-to-night;
- 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:
- Flexible contract scheduling above 14 weeks;
- 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.