MUSICAL GROUPS

There’s no limin’ around when the Caribbean Duo are on deck! Providing an authentic island experience as a steel pan/vocalist entertainer or as a duo consisting of a pan player/vocalist and another talented musician, these entertainers deliver high energy, engaging and Fun entertainment to our guests on select ships in the Carnival fleet. They entertain on our outside decks, in our Red Frog Pub, with our Rockband 2.0, with the DJ, anywhere that we can infuse the island flavah! 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Delivers on Carnival’s brand of live music entertainment by providing high energy and engaging entertainment as scheduled by the shipboard Entertainment Management.
• Entertain in assigned venues up to five hours per day.
• Commitment to Carnival Services Values.
• Complies with all company operational procedures (professional development training, orientations, and other related programming as required and scheduled).
• Performs ship’s safety function, including “Port Manning,” as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Musically talented duo consisting of:
• A steel pan player (the ability to sing is preferred), and
• An instrumentalist that sings lead.
• A one hundred and seventy-five (175) song repertoire of Caribbean and American Top 40 mainstream hits from the 70s through today.
• Outgoing personalities.
• Ability to authentically represent the culture, music, and humor of a nation within the Caribbean islands.
• Able to perform with high quality tracks composed of superior audio samples.
• Demonstrated ability to create and lead a party.
• Applicable performing experiences on cruise ships, resorts, hotels, and high traffic tourist areas.
• English fluency and near perfect diction are required.
• Flexible personality, we’re looking for team players.
• Ability to perform safety functions and meet medical requirements, including standing while performing.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

• Resume outlining previous musical employment, education and performance experience in PDF format.
• Complete song list containing a minimum of 175 - 200 songs (PDF format).
• Link to videos that demonstrate your ability to provide high energy, interactive and fun entertainment with the instrumentation required for this position.
• Promotional photo.

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The Latin Ensemble delivers high-energy, engaging performances by providing an authentic Latin music experience. This Ensemble may be a duo, trio or quartet consisting of Latin-influenced vocalist instrumentalists. The Latin Ensemble may perform both acoustically and/or with the support of high-quality backing tracks or electronic devices and effects. The Latin Ensemble covers a wide range of traditional and contemporary Latin pop music in addition to selections of American pop music from the 60s through today. In addition, select ships may utilize the Latin Ensemble to provide additional musical support for production shows, branded events or in conjunction with other musical acts on board.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver Carnival’s brand of entertainment by providing high energy and engaging musical performances as scheduled by shipboard and/or shore side Entertainment Management.
• Entertain in assigned venues for four hours each day.
• Perform acoustically or with backing tracks or electronic support.
• Perform alongside other members of the ship board music team as assigned.
• Actively participate in assigned activities including, but not limited to trainings, drills, safety briefings, meetings and performances.
• Demonstrate commitment to Carnival Service Values.
• Perform ship’s safety functions, including “Port Manning”, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Latin Music Ensemble of one of the following configurations:
• Latin Duo: Set instrumentation of Keys/Voice and Voice/Auxiliary Percussion.
• Latin Trio: Open Instrumentation with at least two members with vocalist abilities.
• Latin Quartet: Set instrumentation of Bass, Drums, Keys, and Auxiliary Percussion with at least two members with vocalist abilities.
• Advanced individual musical proficiency as a vocalist and/or instrumentalist.
• Advanced ensemble musicianship.
• Latin Duo & Trio: Ability to perform completely live or with the support of backing tracks.
• Latin Quartet: Ability to perform completely live without the use of backing tracks.
• Diverse repertoire containing Bachata, Cumbia, Merengue (Puerto Rican and Dominican styles), Reggaeton, Rock en Espanol, and Salsa.
• Additional repertoire consisting of American popular music from the 60s through today.
• Ability to authentically represent the culture of Latin America.
• The ability to extend beyond a performer into an entertainer.
• Applicable experience as a solo entertainer for weddings, hotels, resorts, cruise ships or other similar venues.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

• Resume outlining previous musical employment, education and performance experience in PDF format.
• Complete song list containing a minimum of 175 - 200 songs (PDF format).
• Link to videos that demonstrate your ability to provide high energy, interactive and fun entertainment with the instrumentation required for this position.
• Promotional photo.

The Latin Ensemble delivers high-energy, engaging performances by providing an authentic Latin music experience. This Ensemble may be a duo, trio or quartet consisting of Latin-influenced vocalist instrumentalists. The Latin Ensemble may perform both acoustically and/or with the support of high-quality backing tracks or electronic devices and effects. The Latin Ensemble covers a wide range of traditional and contemporary Latin pop music in addition to selections of American pop music from the 60s through today. In addition, select ships may utilize the Latin Ensemble to provide additional musical support for production shows, branded events or in conjunction with other musical acts on board.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver Carnival’s brand of entertainment by providing high energy and engaging musical performances as scheduled by shipboard and/or shore side Entertainment Management.
• Entertain in assigned venues for four hours each day.
• Perform acoustically or with backing tracks or electronic support.
• Perform alongside other members of the ship board music team as assigned.
• Actively participate in assigned activities including, but not limited to trainings, drills, safety briefings, meetings and performances.
• Demonstrate commitment to Carnival Service Values.
• Perform ship’s safety functions, including “Port Manning”, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Latin Music Ensemble of one of the following configurations:
• Latin Duo: Set instrumentation of Keys/Voice and Voice/Auxiliary Percussion.
• Latin Trio: Open Instrumentation with at least two members with vocalist abilities.
• Latin Quartet: Set instrumentation of Bass, Drums, Keys, and Auxiliary Percussion with at least two members with vocalist abilities.
• Advanced individual musical proficiency as a vocalist and/or instrumentalist.
• Advanced ensemble musicianship.
• Latin Duo & Trio: Ability to perform completely live or with the support of backing tracks.
• Latin Quartet: Ability to perform completely live without the use of backing tracks.
• Diverse repertoire containing Bachata, Cumbia, Merengue (Puerto Rican and Dominican styles), Reggaeton, Rock en Espanol, and Salsa.
• Additional repertoire consisting of American popular music from the 60s through today.
• Ability to authentically represent the culture of Latin America.
• The ability to extend beyond a performer into an entertainer.
• Applicable experience as a solo entertainer for weddings, hotels, resorts, cruise ships or other similar venues.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

• Resume outlining previous musical employment, education and performance experience in PDF format.
• Complete song list containing a minimum of 175 - 200 songs (PDF format).
• Link to videos that demonstrate your ability to provide high energy, interactive and fun entertainment with the instrumentation required for this position.
• Promotional photo.

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