Master of ceremonies [Mc]

 
A master of ceremonies, abbreviated M.C. or emcee, also called compère and announcer, is the official host of a ceremony, a staged event or similar performance.

The term is earliest documented in the Catholic Church since the 5th century, where the Master of Ceremonies was and still is an official of the Papal Court responsible for the proper and smooth conduct of the elegant and elaborate rituals involving the Pope and the sacred liturgy.

The master of ceremonies sometimes also refers to the protocol officer during an official state function, especially in monarchies.

Today, the term (for a male or its female equivalent: Commere) often connotes a master of ceremonies who presents performers, speaks to the audience, entertains people, and generally keeps a contemporary event moving. As such, the term occurs in entertainment industry, including for television game show hosts, as well as in contemporary hip hop and electronic dance music culture, where MCs refer to rap artists or performers who perform vocals for their own original material.

Corporate

Most large Corporate & Association conferences and conventions use an MC to keep the events running smoothly. This role is sometimes performed by someone inside the group but usually by an outside professional expert MC. Their role could include - introducing and thanking speakers, introducing the theme of the conference, facilitating a panel discussion & interviewing guests.^[3]

Weddings

During the wedding reception, the multifaceted responsibility of the Master of Ceremony (MC) is to keep the agenda flowing smoothly^[4] by:

• skillfully capturing and maintaining the attention of the wedding guests
• effectively directing their attention on whatever the bride and groom have chosen to include
• keeping the wedding attendees informed so at any given moment they know what is happening
• comfortably guiding the bride's and groom's friends and family so they know what they are supposed to do to participate

The role of the Wedding Master of Ceremony incorporates a wide range of skills, and those who serve in this capacity have frequently undergone extensive training in the following areas:

• Delivering applause cues
• Presenting introductions
• Microphone technique
• Posture and stance
• Voice inflection
• Staging (theatre)

Masters of Ceremonies at weddings and private events also ensure the coordination of their event, including liaison with catering

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