Jam session hosted by Matt Garrison and ShapeShifter Lab in cooperation with Princess Cruise Lines. In-person visit from Musician Casting Specialist, Princess Cruise Lines. Flexible formats including informal one-on-one/group info sessions, formalized auditions, and on-stage performance opportunities in collaboration with ShapeShifter Lab.
Consideration for job placement requires a formalized audition and interview, but there is no minimum requirement to enter an application and attend the jam session, or to request a meetup.
If you are accessing this website after the 25th June jam session, you are still welcome to put in an application for review.
Our House Band Musicians are expert musical shapeshifters, able to transition seamlessly from supporting produced signature Princess Production Shows to headliner-style Guest Entertainers in our theaters and lounges. Our House Bands also provide unique live music experiences for our guests in themed events arranged specifically for our instrumentation, and in high-level improvised jazz catering to an array of tastes.
House Band Bassists require solid sight-reading and chart-interpretation skills, and are able to deliver music across a variety of styles such as Jazz, Rock, Broadway, Latin, Pop, and Country. Our bassists perform primarily on Electric Bass, with opportunities to perform on a Company-provided Upright Bass or Electric Upright Bass available on certain vessels. A low B string is not strictly required, but any player without one is expected to be able to supplement using effects or on-sight transposition to effectively deliver the part.
All of our House Band Musicians are expected to:
Benefits of performing with Princess Cruises include:
If this position is not open for application, navigate to www.princesscruisesentertainment.com/auditions to apply for an upcoming audition slot.