INSTALL MUSIC SUPERVISOR

Creative Studios; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 82,656 - 130,872; Full time

Job summary

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is seeking an Install Music Supervisor to lead the remount of content for ship productions. Rehearsals occur in Tampa, FL, with short-term onboard travel required.

This contractor role reports to the Sr. Manager Rehearsal & Installation Operations and requires the ability to coach performers, read scores, direct a show band, and collaborate with production teams. Must be authorized to work in the United States; travel involved.

Qualifications

• Five or more years professional experience as a music director and/or music educator.
• Ability to read sheet music and coach performers of all reading abilities.
• Ability to play piano, including playing of vocal lines and potential accompanying as necessary.
• Extensive pedagogical knowledge and a solid technical foundation of the voice and vocal styles.
• Ability to demonstrate vocal techniques and style; leadership and collaboration.
• Understand full scores and musician charts; lead a show band with non-native English speakers.
• Ability to think critically and self-start; strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, teach, and install all cast members for a Ship’s Production Program.
• Remount existing show content as originally intended, not create new material.
• Lead rehearsals, set goals, and set the tone as a leader.
• Provide constructive feedback to the cast and participate in production meetings.
• Collaborate with Creative Team, Stage Management, Production and Design Teams.
• Attend weekly pre/post-production meetings and manage scheduling.
• Support and prioritize performers' conditioning and stamina.
• Navigate dynamics with multilingual performers and maintain calm problem-solving.

Skills

Music direction

Reading sheet music

Piano playing

Vocal technique knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Coaching performers

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Basic Purpose

An Install Music Supervisor is responsible for leading content remount for a cast changeover for a Ship's full production program. This is a music and vocal direction-forward role. Rehearsals are based in Tampa, Florida with short-term onboard ship travel required at times.

Position is located in Creative Studios by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Shows & Experiences in Tampa, Florida, with short-term onboard ship travel required at times.

Job Summary

Department: HOTEL / ENTERTAINMENT / PRODUCTION SHOWS POSITION
Title: Install Music Supervisor
Manager Title: Sr. Manager Rehearsal & Install Operations
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Essential Responsibilities

• Supervise, teach, and install all cast members for a Ship’s Production Program
• Re‑mount existing show content as originally intended, with an eye for detail and a sense of efficiency (this is not a position to compose/arrange or create new content)
• Understand the balance of working both micro and macro while setting and installing the shows
• Arrive prepared, with a clear set of goals and set the tone as a leader
• Bring professionalism, positive energy and a sense of adaptability to the process and work environment
• Proactively prioritize the conditioning and stamina building of performers to uphold the required expectations of the production program
• Determine tracking for the shows to best showcase individual talent and style and make recommendations for cast leadership positions
• Provide constructive feedback to the cast, encouraging growth and excellence
• Attend and participate in all weekly pre‑ and post‑production meetings
• Actively contribute to daily, weekly, and install scheduling to ensure all necessary tasks are completed
• Support and collaborate with the entire Creative Team, Stage Management Team, Production and Design Team (e.g. sound and lighting), Costuming Team and Onboard Team

Qualifications

• Five or more years professional experience as a music director and/or music educator
• Ability to read sheet music and coach performers of all reading abilities
• Ability to play piano, including playing of vocal lines and potential accompanying as necessary
• Possess extensive pedagogical knowledge and a solid technical foundation of the voice, including awareness of a wide range of vocal styles
• Ability to demonstrate vocal techniques and style
• Comprehension of full scores and individual musician charts
• Ability to lead a show band through rehearsal wherein English may not be their first language
• Leadership skills and experience
• Support and embrace an inclusive and diverse culture
• Must work well with others and promote a team‑oriented culture
• Ability to think critically and self‑start
• Strong decision‑making skills with the ability to problem‑solve and manage last minute challenges and changes in a calm and organized manner
• Highly proficient written and verbal communication skills, including navigating conversations with parties whose first language is not English. Strong presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience music directing live theatre productions, including a show band
• Cruise industry professional experience
• A relevant associate degree or higher, or equivalent experience
• The position requires domestic, international, and shipboard travel
• Position spends approximately 35% of the time on ships and approximately 65% of the time in our Creative Studios rehearsal facility in Tampa, FL
• Able to work extended hours and weekends

Estimated Start Date: August 1, 2026 – August 1, 2027

Reports to: Sr. Manager Rehearsal & Installation Operations

Work Type: Contractor

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is committed to fostering an inclusive workforce, where diverse backgrounds are represented, engaged and empowered.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed; the level of knowledge and skills typically required of this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive listing of all requirements or responsibilities that may be required by contractors in this position.