LAB-AS pa sa ilang malampusong 15th Anniversary Thanksgiving Concert sa miaging buwan, ang Cebu Clergy Performing Artists (CCPA) nangandam na sad sa laing concert tour sa Amerika. Pinaagi sa ilang pag-awit, daghan nang mga out-of-school youth ang nahimong propesyonal gumikan sa ilang pagtabang. Dalaygon ang ilang misyon isip mga buotang alagad sa Dios. Cebu Clergy Performing Artists, Ssssuper Ka!
Kinsa ang mga sakop sa Cebu Clergy Performing Artists?
FR. RUDY IBALE, MSC, 39 anyos (Ordained 1997) on-leave;
FR. ZACHARY “ZACHY” ZACARIAS, 38, (Ordained 2000), Parish Priest Kawayan Dalaguete Parish;
FR. JOSELITO “JUN” GUTIERREZ, 50, (Ordained 2000) Team Member Mabolo Parish;
FR. KIPLING AGRAVANTE, 53, (Ordained 1995) Parish Priest, Tabuelan Parish.
Pila na katuig ang CCPA?
FR. RUDY: 15 katuig.
FR. ZACHY: We had a very successful anniversary thanksgiving concert last May 19 sa Mariners’ Court, Pier 1.
FR. JUN: Mao tong gitawag namo og “Kinse” ang concert with Anna Fegi as our special guest performer.
FR. KIPLING: Ang beneficiary namo ang Youth Ministry Keepsake Association, Inc. (YMKA) nga maoy opisyal nga ngalan sa mga kabataan nga among gitabangan ug gisuportaran aron makalampos sa kolehiyo.
Giunsa man ninyo pagporma sa inyong singing quartet?
FR. RUDY: It was December, 2001 when 15 young priests from District 1 presented a dance number to the tune of Angelina during the Clergy Christmas Party.
FR. ZACHY: Then on May 18, 2002, Fr. Rudy Ibale invited this same group to perform again for his concert. Dili lang sayaw, apil na kanta.
FR. JUN: Pero sa 15, kami rang upat ang nanunga. Didto nahimugso ang Cebu Clergy Performing Artists.
FR. KIPLING: Sukad ato, wala na mag-inusara sa iyang mga performance si Fr. Rudy.
Most unforgettable show?
FR. RUDY: Our US-Canada Tour.
FR. ZACHY: Yeah, the US-Canada Tour.
FR. JUN: Our performances in New York and L.A., where we were given a five-minute standing ovation.
FR. KIPLING: My most memorable show was our very first stage appearance on May 18, 2002.
Naa mo’y upcoming concert tour sa US?
FR. RUDY: Yes, our US tour will kick off from August 9 to September 27, 2017.
FR. ZACHY: Naa sad mi upcoming shows sa New Zealand from October 21 to 28, 2017 (to be confirmed).
FR. JUN: Sa mga taga-Tabuelan, naa mi show diha karong June 16.
FR. KIPLING: Sa Sogod pud karong July 17.
Mag-voicing sad mo?
FR. RUDY: Apil jud na ang voicing plus choreography sa among mga kanta.
FR. ZACHY: Mokanta sad mi og mga bag-o, like the Bruno Mars Medley and some alternative.
FR. JUN: We also sing classic Cebuano plus our usual jokes.
FR. KIPLING: Of course, some praise and worship songs ug mga songs from teleserye.
Kinsay inyong favorite singers?
FR. RUDY: Martin Nievera.
FR. ZACHY: Martin Nievera, Pitbull.
FR. JUN: APO Hiking Society and Manhattan Transfer.
FR. KIPLING: Platters.
What’s your dream concert?
FR. RUDY: To perform with The Philharmonic Orchestra.
FR. JUN: To perform in a big venue with Lea Salonga. Dream ra bitaw.
FR. ZACHY: A major concert in Dubai for the OFW!
FR. KIPLING: My dream concert is with the YMKA (Youth Ministry Keepsake Association) kids orchestra.
How do you handle female fans nga maora nag mo-flirt?
FR. RUDY: There were instances before but I just ignored them.
FR. ZACHY: Tingali kay mga pari mi wala ra kaayo mi ka-encounter ana. Kon naa man gani subdued ra.
FR. JUN: Wa man ko kabantay ana, di siguro sila ka dare. Hahahaha..
FR. KIPLING: No comment lang ko.