Good teachers are a blessing…They’re powerful…They can touch a life, change a life, even save a life…You could actually hear the love for his beloved former teacher in Mr. Oquendo’s voice…In the midst of these troubling times, Love shines through…
Mr. Oquendo has blessed me for three whole years of my life in high school. I was the original male singer for the All City Latin Ensemble, and both Mr. Toro and him have heavily inspired me to pursue music as a career path. Now I'm double majoring in music performance and drama at Queens College. If I could still sacrifice my Saturdays to practice alongside him again, I certainly would. I look up to this man like he's a prophet, and I wish him luck on his future with the Latin Ensemble
Mr. Oquendo is teaches me at Pelham Prep in The Bronx. He has instilled a love for music in me, which drives me to pursue that career later in life. With each note that gracefully plays from his trumpet ascends me to plane of oblivion; a plane where nothing matters but those admirable notes. Mr. Oquendo's trademarked fedora symbolizes the age of jazz and the impact that it has had on history to what we have today. God bless his soul. (To those who care, I jack OGz. Known enemies are YG, GD and OY. If you're part of those gangs respectfully fuck off.)
Touching feel good story - loved it! love the positivity!
We need these positive news so much these days. I am so tired of all the hate and fighting.
Good teachers are a blessing…They’re powerful…They can touch a life, change a life, even save a life…You could actually hear the love for his beloved former teacher in Mr. Oquendo’s voice…In the midst of these troubling times, Love shines through…
Jean Lasky love, love, love this story tears were brought to my eyes. Well done Mr. Minnich and of course Mr. Oquendo.
That's Steven Oquendo for you. He's been a major factor of my life from when I was 15 until I was 17. I have the utmost respect for him
Mr. Oquendo has blessed me for three whole years of my life in high school. I was the original male singer for the All City Latin Ensemble, and both Mr. Toro and him have heavily inspired me to pursue music as a career path. Now I'm double majoring in music performance and drama at Queens College. If I could still sacrifice my Saturdays to practice alongside him again, I certainly would. I look up to this man like he's a prophet, and I wish him luck on his future with the Latin Ensemble
Steven has always been wonderful. Inside and out. Amazing musician. My friend and brother for over 15 years.
this is so touching!!!!!!!!!!
Just beautiful
@Albert Piike Hes wouldn’t be considered the 13 % because he is latino smh
@Albert Piike Excuse you, that's my former ensemble instructor you're talking about. You need to quit being a hypocrite and get a life
Congratulations Steve!! Great that they mention Larios too! Latin Jazz lives!
Love this story
Mr. Minnich taught you well and thank you for replying , love your music Mr. Oquendo!!!!!
I loved soul. Such a good movie
Wow I didn’t really I liked jazz until this. Thank you very much
❤❤❤❤❤❤I will always love jazz concerts ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Mr. Oquendo is teaches me at Pelham Prep in The Bronx. He has instilled a love for music in me, which drives me to pursue that career later in life. With each note that gracefully plays from his trumpet ascends me to plane of oblivion; a plane where nothing matters but those admirable notes. Mr. Oquendo's trademarked fedora symbolizes the age of jazz and the impact that it has had on history to what we have today. God bless his soul.
(To those who care, I jack OGz. Known enemies are YG, GD and OY. If you're part of those gangs respectfully fuck off.)
Mr. Oquendo is nothing short of an amazing person. I hear ya on that. I had him as a music instructor for 3 whole years
@@tips4tourists790 Wow! I had him my whole freshman year online.
@@kimberleeking6656 If you're still in high school, join the Latin Ensemble next year for all city. You will not regret it
He told us to have fun with our assignment n replied to mine "what is this" 😂
Good News for a change
I Loved Disney And Pixar's Soul The Movie Too, Every-New-York-Jazz-Music-Lovers-Out-There-On-UA-cam. 😃😃😃😃👍👍👍👍
Need music education in the schools.
Not that my old music teacher 😂
Hold up! Is that, my son Josh?!?!?
Only 20% of public high school students in the US are enrolled in a music class.
Damn this guy big
Don't be talking smack about my former music instructor
Are you from Pelham bro? Keep on talking like that I'll dent yo jaw cuz.
@@tips4tourists790 LOL. You acting like I said a slur. Is he not big?
@@Jaybi_Haider Have some respect.
@@icytwice IS HE OR IS HE NOT BIG? YES OR NO? WHAT IS SO WRONG ABOUT IT? SHOULD I SAY HE SMALL?
Does he have health problems
Mad disrespectful, hope you don't talk to yo mom with that same tongue. Tell me I won't slap the s*** outta you when I see you in school.
@@rugervacc2497 Facts. People can be just rude as hell. Smh
What the fuck do you think peanut brain? 🙄
@@tips4tourists790 And dumb as well because some people act as if they have a peanut brain instead of an actual brain.
None of your business. Ppl always trying to take away other ppl greatness. Miserable messies