Spring Break
Cruise ships offer opportunities for musicians
Betsy Stelzer
Issue date: 4/18/08 Section: ARTS & LIFE
"It was exciting," he said. "You get free room and board and a chance to see the world."
Gilliland said that because of the nature of life on a cruise ship, college students are often the best targets. "Life aboard the ship is a lot like dorm life," Gilliland said. "It can be hard to have a roommate, but there is lots of travel, and most of the day is yours." Molacek said that a typical day for him consisted of waking up around 10 a.m., eating, practicing, hanging out on the ship, rehearsing and playing a concert.
As a trombonist, Molacek played in the show band and was able to spend most of the daytime at his own discretion and perform in the evenings. The schedule for solo pianists or string quartet members is different, though, as they would play lunches or day events, but Gilliland said the workload is still light compared to other crew members on the ship.
"This is a great opportunity for students," Gilliland said. "They get to save everything they've got; we provide all transportation and there are many growth opportunities." Gilliland is constantly on the prowl for new talent and encourages musicians looking for work to contact him. He can be reached by e-mail at bgilliland@princesscruises.com.
Gilliland said that because of the nature of life on a cruise ship, college students are often the best targets. "Life aboard the ship is a lot like dorm life," Gilliland said. "It can be hard to have a roommate, but there is lots of travel, and most of the day is yours." Molacek said that a typical day for him consisted of waking up around 10 a.m., eating, practicing, hanging out on the ship, rehearsing and playing a concert.
As a trombonist, Molacek played in the show band and was able to spend most of the daytime at his own discretion and perform in the evenings. The schedule for solo pianists or string quartet members is different, though, as they would play lunches or day events, but Gilliland said the workload is still light compared to other crew members on the ship.
"This is a great opportunity for students," Gilliland said. "They get to save everything they've got; we provide all transportation and there are many growth opportunities." Gilliland is constantly on the prowl for new talent and encourages musicians looking for work to contact him. He can be reached by e-mail at bgilliland@princesscruises.com.
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Emil Nikolov
posted 7/11/08 @ 1:32 PM CST
I am Emil Nikolov and I am a guitarist from Sofia, Bulgaria. I'm interested in exactly this kind of job. I'd like to inform you that I have worked for many cruise lines, including American. (Continued…)
Royal Caribbean
posted 8/20/08 @ 9:25 AM CST
I am not a musician but I am really interested in other cruise ships opportunities. What are the chances for a regular student like me to get on a cruise ship? Are there any other offers available?
Arthur
posted 9/08/08 @ 3:39 AM CST
HI I`am Blues-jazz Vibrophonist ( Vibes) from Lebanon.I`am intrested to work in your world famious cruis`s in that field individualy or with a band. Iam have been worked famious restaurents like bluenote cafe etc . (Continued…)
Angelo Orduña
posted 1/02/09 @ 1:16 AM CST
Hello. I am Angelo Orduña from Philippines and I'm interested working with you on a cruise ship.
I'm a musician by profession. I teach music on some music schools here in the Philippines, and I'm a Bassist/Drummer and sometimes, I play acoustic guitar. (Continued…)
Jonathan
posted 1/29/09 @ 7:19 AM CST
hi there, my name is Jonathan and im from South Africa... I've been performing on stage in Pubs, Clubs, Corporated gig's, Festivals, Shows, etc for the past 16 years as a solo artist and frontman for many bands. (Continued…)
Oleg
posted 2/01/09 @ 3:01 PM CST
Hello. My name is Oleg. I am from Ukraine. I play on clarinet and saxophone. I am defently looking for this kind of job. I am more like a classical proffesional musician. (Continued…)
Emil Daskalov
posted 3/01/09 @ 5:58 PM CST
Iam Emil Daskalov bassist from Washington Dc Metro Area.Rockville MD
I looking for cruise Ship work.
Party band (quartet),trio or duo .Play all stiles,smoot to contemporary jazz. (Continued…)
alum
posted 3/02/09 @ 3:59 PM CST
They say a man should always dress for the job he wants
So why am I dressed up like a pirate in this restaurant
It's all because some hacker stole my identity
Now I'm in here every evening serving chowder and ice tea
Should'a gone to free credit report dot com [wee haw]
I could'a seen this comin' at me like an atom bomb
They monitor your credit and send you e-mail alerts
So you don't end up selling fish to tourists in t-shirts
:)
Havok
posted 3/02/09 @ 5:46 PM CST
Hello. I am Havok. I from the Iceland. I play the kazoo and like job on you boat.
Todd
posted 3/03/09 @ 8:29 AM CST
I think that the NT Daily site has fallen victim to crowdsourcing. I'm not quite sure of the benefits gained by the people who are paying the people who are posting, though. (Continued…)
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