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Specialty Soloist

Job Description

Our Specialty Soloists are stylistically capable of light classical and/or background jazz for ambiences suitable in an upscale hotel, guest favorites and singalongs, and high energy sets and deck sets. Depending on the instrument, Specialty Soloists can expect to explore collaborative opportunities with other musicians onboard which could include/require sight-reading, jazz improvisation, and/or other skillsets as appropriate to the needs of the shipboard program.

 

Specialty Soloists 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.

We are not currently recruiting for the job.