Compering is a Good Career Option for Creative Minds

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THE ART OF COMPERING 

• A compere does compering.
• He/she introduces performers or attendees to an audience.
• He/she acts as a moderator, announcer or co-ordinator.
• Compering is a skill that requires good communication skills.
• Confidence, presence of mind and a sense of humour are necessary for good comparing.
• He/she is responsible for conducting a programme systematically.
• He/she must have skills to cheer up and warm the audience.
• Compering is a good career option, as there are numerous opportunities with the growing popularity of live shows and programmes in both big cities and small towns.

How to prepare for a compering session

1.    Write a script – content is the king –understand the purpose and nature of the event – research and prepare an engaging script.

2.    Practice – practice makes a man perfect – rehearse till you feel confident to present before an audience

3.    Master time management – divide the event into sections for effective time management.

4.    Wear your confidence – it helps to overcome stage fright and tension

5.    Keep a smiling face – it makes your audience feel good

6.    Mind your body language – sometimes gestures speak better than words

7.    Be creative and rock the stage – be humorous, quick-witted, tell a tale, sing a song etc., to catch the audience

8.    Train your voice – your voice matters – tone of voice, pitch and intonation patterns are essential.

9.    Understand and manage the audience – the show must go on – coordinate with the on-stage and backstage team – manage unplanned events and slip-ups.

10. Present yourself well–groomed, following the programme requirements.

GENERAL FORMAT FOR A COMPERING SCRIPT (Formal)

TITLE OF THE EVENT:  DATE:  VENUE:  PARTICIPANTS LIST:  PROGRAMME SCHEDULE:

GREETING THE AUDIENCE:  INTRODUCTION: (A brief introduction of the event)  PRAYER/WELCOME SONG: (If required)  WELCOME SPEECH:  MAIN EVENTS: (presidential or inaugural address, lighting the lamp, felicitations, programmes, events etc., as per the schedule of the programme)  VOTE OF THANKS: (If required)

EXAMPLE: SAMPLE PROGRAMME SCRIPTS PREPARED BY STUDENTS

Chaitanya P Madhu, Department of History (3 D.C, 2022)

HHMSPB NSS College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram.

COMPARING SCRIPT FOR REPUBLIC DAY

PROGRAMME CHART: Introduction – Prayer song – Welcome speech – Flag hoisting – Oath taking -National anthem- Chief guest’s address – Programmes  – Patriotic Song – Group  dance – Vote of thanks

INTRODUCTION

A very warm good morning to one and all present here. I welcome you all to this programme. As you are all aware, we are here today to celebrate our 73rd Republic Day. Today marks the day, back in 1950, when the Constitution of India came into effect for the first time. So let’s celebrate our country’s accomplishments today.

PRAYER SONG

Now, I would like the college choir to sing the prayer song.

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Thank you, friends.

WELCOME SPEECH

On behalf of our college, I call upon the stage the principal of our college, Dr S. Devika, to deliver the formal welcome speech and to hand over a sapling as a token of respect to our chief guest,Dr Alexander Jacob, IPS (RETD).

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Thank you, ma’am.

FLAG HOISTING

Now, let’s begin our celebration with a flag hoisting ceremony. I would like to invite our chief guest, Dr Alexander Jacob, IPS (Retd.), and the principal to hoist our national flag.

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Thank you very much.

May our flag fly proudly and our country experience great prosperity.

OATH TAKING

It’s time to take the oath, demonstrating our determination and dedication.

Allow me to call our college chairperson to administer the oath.

Everyone, please stand up and repeat the oath after her.

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Thank you all.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

The national anthem is in the heart of every Indian; I request all of you to stand up for it.

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Thank you so much, everyone. You may take your seats now.

CHIEF GUEST’S ADDRESS

Now, it’s time for us to call upon our honourable chief guest, Dr Alexander Jacob, IPS (RETD), on stage, who found time out of his busy schedule and graced us with his presence.

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Thank you, sir, for your valuable words. It helped us find our way and will inspire us in future journeys. Thank you again, sir.

PROGRAMMES

It’s time to summon our students for cultural performances. First, I would like to call upon the students of the cultural committee to fill our hearts with a melodious patriotic song.

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That was such a heart-touching song. Thank you, dears.

I would like to welcome the first-year students of the college to present a spectacular group dance.

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It was such a beautiful performance. Thank you, freshers.

VOTE OF THANKS

The moment has come for this celebration to come to an end. Gratitude is said to be the source of all virtues. So I take pleasure in calling Miss Gowri R (B.A. History) to propose the vote of thanks to express our gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of this day.

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Thank you, Gowri. And once again, thank you, everyone. Jai Hind!

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