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:

• 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 "Theater Blacks" , tuxedo / formal attire, with other business casual attire 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 the group 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:

• Sight-reading
• Improvisational abilities; and
• English proficiency.

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