Carnival Entertainment jobs MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT ( Show band, Piano Bar Entertainer, One-Man Band, 
Calypso Band, Variety Duo, Cocktail Piano)
POSITION DESCRIPTIONS
Show band Each Carnival vessels features an eight- to 10-piece show band which provides music for the ship’s production shows and featured entertainers, as well as dance music. Carnival seeks experienced, well-rounded musicians with a high level or proficiency on their chosen instrument. Strong sight reading skills and the ability to assimilate and perform a wide variety of diverse musical styles quickly are essential.
Experience in a medium- or large-sized musical ensemble, and studies at a college level music program or equivalent experience helpful, but not mandatory. Specific requirements for each position are below:
• Alto Saxophone - must double on flute and clarinet, ability to improvise preferred
• Tenor Saxophone - must double on flute and clarinet, and be a proficient improviser. Baritone Saxophone-no doubles required • Trumpet 1 - must have a range to high G; ability to improvise preferred
• Trumpet 2 - must have a range to high E, and be a proficient improviser
• Trombone - tenor trombone with range to A; ability to improvise preferred • Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums - all rhythm section members need to have excellent reading and interpretive skills. Rhythm players should be able to read a variety of different styles of charts, and be familiar with a broad range of jazz and contemporary musical styles.
Piano Bar Entertainer Carnival’s piano bar entertainers are highly interactive, and focused on guest satisfaction. While being able to cater to a wide range of guest demographics, the majority of our guests who frequent the piano bar are in their mid 20s through mid 50s. The piano bar entertainers that are most successful on our line have a repertoire from contemporary artists such as Billy Joel, Elton John, The Eagles, The Beatles, Jimmy Buffet, and James Taylor, just to name a few. Additionally, contemporary country, sing-a-long favorites, and one-hit wonders from the 1950's through the present all work well in our piano bars. Please note that piano entertainers whose repertoire consists primarily of show tunes, cabaret music, and jazz standards are really not what we are looking for.
One-Man Band Carnival’s soloists perform a wide variety of musical styles, with an emphasis on popular music from the 1950s to present. They should develop a good rapport with guests and take song requests. Requirements include proficiency as an instrumentalist and vocalist with a large repertoire of music from which to draw (most should be from memory) and the ability to cater to a diverse range of guests with varied musical tastes.
Cocktail Piano Each of Carnival’s vessels features a cocktail piano player who performs in the dining rooms, lobbies, and other public areas of the vessel. This position is an instrumental, non-vocal position. Cocktail piano players need to posses the ability to perform a variety of musical styles, and ascertain the musical tastes of Carnival’s guests and adapt as necessary. They must also be able to develop a rapport and interact with guests to provide an enjoyable musical entertainment experience.
Calypso Band (Currently not accepting applications) Carnival’s calypso bands are responsible for creating fun and entertaining music poolside during the day. These four-piece bands are comprised of a variety of instrumentations, but all draw from island styles such as reggae, calypso, and soca, as well as arrangements of pop and rock songs. Requirements include the ability to perform calypso, reggae and other Caribbean and popular musical styles, and to be able to work as a solo performer or in a group setting as designated.
Variety Duo Some Carnival vessels feature a variety duo who perform a wide variety of music, in varied settings from the ship’s atrium to the fine dining experience available within the supper clubs on the line’s Spirit- and Conquest-class ships. Musical styles vary based on performing location, but groups generally perform popular music from the 1950s to present.
Perform a variety of popular musical styles; ability to ascertain the musical tastes
of Carnival’s guests and adapt as necessary, and develop a rapport and interactwith guests to provide enjoyable musical entertainment experience.
Variety Band
All Carnival ships feature a variety band, usually comprised of four pieces and performing a wide variety of material drawn from the popular musical styles of the 1950s through the present. Rock, pop, disco, and country are but a few of the styles that these bands cover. Requirements include the ability to perform a variety of popular musical styles; the ability to ascertain the musical tastes of Carnival’s guests and adapt as necessary, and develop a rapport and interact with guests to provide enjoyable musical entertainment experience.
Calypso Band, Variety Duo, Cocktail Piano)POSITION DESCRIPTIONS
Show band Each Carnival vessels features an eight- to 10-piece show band which provides music for the ship’s production shows and featured entertainers, as well as dance music. Carnival seeks experienced, well-rounded musicians with a high level or proficiency on their chosen instrument. Strong sight reading skills and the ability to assimilate and perform a wide variety of diverse musical styles quickly are essential.
Experience in a medium- or large-sized musical ensemble, and studies at a college level music program or equivalent experience helpful, but not mandatory. Specific requirements for each position are below:
• Alto Saxophone - must double on flute and clarinet, ability to improvise preferred
• Tenor Saxophone - must double on flute and clarinet, and be a proficient improviser. Baritone Saxophone-no doubles required • Trumpet 1 - must have a range to high G; ability to improvise preferred
• Trumpet 2 - must have a range to high E, and be a proficient improviser
• Trombone - tenor trombone with range to A; ability to improvise preferred • Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums - all rhythm section members need to have excellent reading and interpretive skills. Rhythm players should be able to read a variety of different styles of charts, and be familiar with a broad range of jazz and contemporary musical styles.
Piano Bar Entertainer Carnival’s piano bar entertainers are highly interactive, and focused on guest satisfaction. While being able to cater to a wide range of guest demographics, the majority of our guests who frequent the piano bar are in their mid 20s through mid 50s. The piano bar entertainers that are most successful on our line have a repertoire from contemporary artists such as Billy Joel, Elton John, The Eagles, The Beatles, Jimmy Buffet, and James Taylor, just to name a few. Additionally, contemporary country, sing-a-long favorites, and one-hit wonders from the 1950's through the present all work well in our piano bars. Please note that piano entertainers whose repertoire consists primarily of show tunes, cabaret music, and jazz standards are really not what we are looking for.
One-Man Band Carnival’s soloists perform a wide variety of musical styles, with an emphasis on popular music from the 1950s to present. They should develop a good rapport with guests and take song requests. Requirements include proficiency as an instrumentalist and vocalist with a large repertoire of music from which to draw (most should be from memory) and the ability to cater to a diverse range of guests with varied musical tastes.
Cocktail Piano Each of Carnival’s vessels features a cocktail piano player who performs in the dining rooms, lobbies, and other public areas of the vessel. This position is an instrumental, non-vocal position. Cocktail piano players need to posses the ability to perform a variety of musical styles, and ascertain the musical tastes of Carnival’s guests and adapt as necessary. They must also be able to develop a rapport and interact with guests to provide an enjoyable musical entertainment experience.
Calypso Band (Currently not accepting applications) Carnival’s calypso bands are responsible for creating fun and entertaining music poolside during the day. These four-piece bands are comprised of a variety of instrumentations, but all draw from island styles such as reggae, calypso, and soca, as well as arrangements of pop and rock songs. Requirements include the ability to perform calypso, reggae and other Caribbean and popular musical styles, and to be able to work as a solo performer or in a group setting as designated.
Variety Duo Some Carnival vessels feature a variety duo who perform a wide variety of music, in varied settings from the ship’s atrium to the fine dining experience available within the supper clubs on the line’s Spirit- and Conquest-class ships. Musical styles vary based on performing location, but groups generally perform popular music from the 1950s to present.
Perform a variety of popular musical styles; ability to ascertain the musical tastes
of Carnival’s guests and adapt as necessary, and develop a rapport and interactwith guests to provide enjoyable musical entertainment experience.
Variety Band
All Carnival ships feature a variety band, usually comprised of four pieces and performing a wide variety of material drawn from the popular musical styles of the 1950s through the present. Rock, pop, disco, and country are but a few of the styles that these bands cover. Requirements include the ability to perform a variety of popular musical styles; the ability to ascertain the musical tastes of Carnival’s guests and adapt as necessary, and develop a rapport and interact with guests to provide enjoyable musical entertainment experience.
