Musician - [S] Dollywood Theme Park - Seasonal

The Dollywood Company•Pigeon Forge, TN
•Onsite

About The Position

Musicians will act as a member of a musical group such as a pit orchestra or band, under the direction of the Stage Manager and Musical Director, to assist in providing a world class musical and entertainment experience for Park Guests.

Requirements

  • Formal training (private study, college/university)
  • At least three years playing in an organized ensemble (combo, band, orchestra, etc.)
  • Able to make a friendly impression when speaking to or corresponding with guests, vendors, and other employees
  • Able to project Dollywood’s image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in their work
  • Must be self-motivated and disciplined
  • Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis
  • Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information
  • Must display and live out our Lead with Love principles by being: patient, kind, humble, respectful, selfless, forgiving, honest and committed
  • Must be willing to constantly improve
  • Must have professional appearance with good personal hygiene
  • Must promote and support a “team” work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers
  • Must adapt to changes easily
  • Must be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to take action to meet their needs within company guidelines
  • Able to smile and make eye contact to make a friendly impression when greeting guests, vendors and other employees
  • Able to comprehend instructions and retain information
  • Able to maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules including any required overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays
  • Able to tolerate a fast-paced environment
  • Able to be flexible to handle frequent changes in priorities
  • Must have above average hearing, reading and memorization skills
  • Able to tolerate various non-toxic chemicals (i.e. special effects)
  • Position may require occasional to frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs. utilizing company’s safety guidelines for safe lifting
  • Position may require intermittent to prolonged sitting, standing and/or walking for duration of shift, up to 13 hours.
  • Employees may also be required to travel to various areas on property which may include changes in terrain, stairs and uneven surfaces
  • This position may require performing repetitive movements and tasks throughout the shift, including repeated use of hands, arms or other body parts as part of typical job functions
  • This position requires the ability to perform work tasks in varying weather conditions to include extreme cold and heat.
  • Employees may be required to work indoors and outdoors
  • This position requires strong cognitive skills, including the ability to think critically, solve problems, process and retain information, have attention to detail and communicate effectively using approved methods
  • Must have manual dexterity necessary to complete all job duties
  • Able to sit and/or stand for long/short periods

Nice To Haves

  • Supervisory skills, preferred
  • Previous musical performance experience in a theme park, orchestra, or school setting, preferred

Responsibilities

  • Plays one or more musical instruments
  • Performs as soloist or as member of musical group such as pit orchestra or band
  • Studies and rehearses music to learn and interpret musical score
  • Plays from memory or by following musical score
  • Transposes music to play in an alternate key
  • Improvises music, as necessary
  • Composes music, as necessary
  • Accompanies soloist or another musician, as needed
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