...More than an artist with a polished performance... more than a singer with a powerful voice... more than a minister who knows and lives what he sings about...Rudy Micelli is a servant of God, an instrument used by the Master Musician...
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Rudy Micelli was born in Bagé, RS, Brazil on September 10, 1972 into a Christian home. His family--six brothers and one sister--were singers and musicians and they encouraged him to develop his musical talents at a very young age. His mother tells that when he was about three, he would ask to play his favorite LPs and he would use anything that would look like a microphone and pretend to be singing in church. This was his favorite thing to do and he would do so for hours. When he was five years old, he moved to Porto Alegre, the capital of his state. At this age, he sang his solo for the first time in his church. At first, it was against his will because he was naturally nervous in front of an audience. He solved this problem with time because after each of his performances he would receive a box of chocolates and gifts from his pastor and church. |
Years passed and his talent developed. He no longer sang motivated by the chocolate boxes but by pure passion to music and to the ministry which the Lord gave him.
As a teenager Rudy directed a musical group called "Cristo, Esperanca Nossa" (Christ Our Hope) and conducted the senior choir of his church at age 13. Desiring to perfect his talent, at age 18 Rudy enrolled in Vocal Technique studies. He had private instructors at first but later attended schools like "Instituto Musiarte," "Goethe Music School" and "Federal University of Rio Grande Do Sul."
His talent eventually brought him into contact with secular musicians. Soon he was performing on theater stages and receiving accolades and rewards that weakened his ministry and connection with God.
Two and half years went by and the desire for ministry Rudy had received from God at an early age returned. Though succeeding by earthly standards, his life felt empty. It was then that he decided to return home. Rudy gathered his co-singers and talked to them about the gospel of Jesus and his decision to return and sing for the kingdom of God. He began ministering praises to God with new enthusiasm and an effective testimony that "it is not worth it to leave Jesus to taste a bit of what the world has to offer."
In 1997 he came to the United States to continue his studies in music. He also began singing in local churches in Miami, Florida. Things started to take a more definite course when in 1998 Sony Music offered Rudy a recording contract to become the next American-Latin pop sensation whose voice would be heard from coast to coast. Having experienced what it is to be involved with the secular music entertainment and how that can separate one from God's love and real purpose in life, Rudy recommitted his life and ministry and chose instead to commit his voice to the Lord in full-time and self-supporting ministry. He continued ministering in local churches and began traveling outside of his state as the Lord opened doors of opportunity.
Today, Rudy continues to travel around the country and internationally carrying the message of Christ's love and His salvation to all. His mission is humble, as it functions to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, show the love of God to nonbelievers, and encourage those who are already in the faith. His ministry conveys this mission through the outlet of wholesome Christian music and celebration. He sings in his native Portuguese, English and Spanish.
When Rudy Micelli begins to sing, it is not difficult to soon perceive that he is not only another singer among the rest. Lives are transformed and surrendered to Christ...and inspiration is brought to the hearts of the listeners. One way Rudy describes his ministry is through Acts 20:24: "However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task that the Lord Jesus has given me--the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace".
Another way is through his featured song: "Quiero Ser Tu Voz" (I Want To Be Your Voice) from his album "Quiero Ser Tu Voz" and "Adonai."
"If there is a word
to be spoken, or song to be sung,
if there is a place where You want me to sing about your love,
to be a help to the hurting, and hope where there is no light,
to stand beside another brother and together preach about Your cross.
Give me words and I shall speak them...
Give me songs, Lord, and I shall sing them...
Show me the way and I will go...
I want to be your voice...
Lord, I want to be your voice.
I can hear your voice within me,
And I want to carry on Your love.
Here I am Lord, willing to be a lighthouse."