Cruise Ship Jazz Gigs

The Showband plays Broadway-style production shows with a full cast of singers and dancers as well as visiting Guest Headliner Acts.

Cruise ship jazz gigs. When Karina Teran a freelance dancer in New York City was offered the opportunity to travel the world save money that would normally go towards her NYC rent and receive a consistent salary to perform large-scale Broadway-style production numbers she thought she shouldnt. Play a cruise ship from the us to scandavia then gig south winding up in Greece. Many of the things I am including are generally true for any cruise line.

Ad Save Up To 30 Off Your Cruise Receive 5 Free Offers Including A Free Beverage Package. After graduating from Texas State with a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies he went on to play lead trumpet for Carnival Cruise Lines and Princess Cruises for several years. You will also occasionally be required to perform Big Band Dance and Jazz sets on board.

Doug Tann spent 23 years as the Musical Director and drummer with Princess Cruises. This is usually 2 trumpets 2 saxes and you. If youre in the jazz trio memorize as much rep as you can.

By Laura Di Orio. Play quarter notes on the cymbal. If youre interested in working on a cruise ship as a musician or singer its important to know what positions are available and relevant to you.

Please submit a detailed resume with your application in addition to online videos that showcase your musical abilities. You probably shouldnt drink. Ready To Break Free.

Contract 3-6 months starting AugustSeptember 2013. A Showband gig on a cruise ship can be compared to that of a studio gig on land. A versatile vocalist Male or Female able to sing many popular styles including RockPopSoulCountry.