Thank you to everyone who congatulated us for winning the contest put on by Ocarinadiva and STL Ocarina. We are donating the plastic ocarinas to poor children in the 3rd world country of the Dominican Republic. We are going to attempt to teach those children how to play their new instruments. We know that they will be very happy to own a musical instrument of their own, and learn how to play it. Thank you Ocarinadiva and STL Ocarina.
Good on you guys. Even if I had friends who played the ocarina I'm not sure if we would have come close to pulling off what you guys did. God bless you and your family. :)
I must say I thought your entry was going to win. I did my best, but what you guys pulled off was truly admirable, and I feel you guys do deserve the biggest recognition. It was Christmas day, most people reserve this day to have a meal with their own family, but you set out to bring joy to those who might not have had any.
@earthwolf150 - I am glad that my kids were willing to sacrifice the big meal to do this for these people. We did get some food later on, and were able to spend a couple of hours with my wife's family afterwards. Thank you for your very kind comment.
Congratulations on winning! You were truly a blessing to those who were fortunate enough to hear you play for them on Christmas Day! I loved your music choices and played along with you, while I listened to your video. Thank you so much for sharing with those folks you visited and for gifting us with your Christmas spirit and joy!
@AngusMacFurgus - Thank you for your kind comment. We played a lot more music than what is on the video. I just didn't want to make the video extremely long. It was a lot of fun for us, and is a memory that I think my kids will have for the rest of their lives.
Hey, amazing video and project! I just wanted to ask how the whole family got into the ocarina. Was it one member that inspired the rest or was it a group thing? Once again I just want to say how much I liked your video. You almost caught me singing to my computer once or twice- :)
@mlcool96 - We learned about the ocarinas a long time ago through an internet search. I discovered the Mountain Ocarinas first, but decided to purchase a set of Hind inline ocarinas since he had them in ranges from Soprano to Bass. I arranged some music for the ocarinas we purchased, and added the number coding that Mr. Hind recommends to the music, and we were off. It just progressed from there.
I think it's really amazing that you guys came together as a family to do something wonderful like this on Christmas day! Thank you so much for entering the contest!
@ocarinadiva - Thank you for the encouraging comment. We had such a good time doing this. I think we should have also recorded our interaction with the people before and after the performances. Of course, we played a lot more songs than what is in the video. It was a lot of fun to go out and spread some holiday cheer with these dear people.
@ocarinadiva - Thank you, Cris, for your kind comment. It means a lot to us when people say such nice things. Your contest is the best thing I have seen anyone do in a long time. I think it is great the way you encouraged people to help other people.
@pankuolong - Thank you. I was playing the ocarina I purchased for you that day when I needed a 4C. It is one of my favorites. I wish you the best in 2012.
You guys deserve a gold medal for this, this is what christmas supposed to be all about.
Gyzyn 2 weeks ago
I work as an aide at a nursing home and am also an ocarina enthusiast! What an inspiring video! love it! Congratulations!
jeremyfrancis 1 month ago
Wow, to see your whole family go out and do this. Congrats on the win, it was clearly deserved. :)
SilentlyFuming 1 month ago
Thank you to everyone who congatulated us for winning the contest put on by Ocarinadiva and STL Ocarina. We are donating the plastic ocarinas to poor children in the 3rd world country of the Dominican Republic. We are going to attempt to teach those children how to play their new instruments. We know that they will be very happy to own a musical instrument of their own, and learn how to play it. Thank you Ocarinadiva and STL Ocarina.
CrownofJewells 1 month ago
Bravo!! Really nice job! Beautiful performances! Congratulations!
agocska 1 month ago
@agocska - Thank you for your comment. My children and I really appreciate it.
CrownofJewells 1 month ago
Good on you guys. Even if I had friends who played the ocarina I'm not sure if we would have come close to pulling off what you guys did. God bless you and your family. :)
HiroshiZMatsu 1 month ago
@HiroshiZMatsu - Thank you for being so kind with your comment.
CrownofJewells 1 month ago
Congratulations Crownofjewels!
I must say I thought your entry was going to win. I did my best, but what you guys pulled off was truly admirable, and I feel you guys do deserve the biggest recognition. It was Christmas day, most people reserve this day to have a meal with their own family, but you set out to bring joy to those who might not have had any.
Congratulations, and happy new year :)
earthwolf150 1 month ago
@earthwolf150 - I am glad that my kids were willing to sacrifice the big meal to do this for these people. We did get some food later on, and were able to spend a couple of hours with my wife's family afterwards. Thank you for your very kind comment.
CrownofJewells 1 month ago
Congratulations on winning! You were truly a blessing to those who were fortunate enough to hear you play for them on Christmas Day! I loved your music choices and played along with you, while I listened to your video. Thank you so much for sharing with those folks you visited and for gifting us with your Christmas spirit and joy!
AngusMacFurgus 1 month ago
@AngusMacFurgus - Thank you for your kind comment. We played a lot more music than what is on the video. I just didn't want to make the video extremely long. It was a lot of fun for us, and is a memory that I think my kids will have for the rest of their lives.
CrownofJewells 1 month ago
Hey, amazing video and project! I just wanted to ask how the whole family got into the ocarina. Was it one member that inspired the rest or was it a group thing? Once again I just want to say how much I liked your video. You almost caught me singing to my computer once or twice- :)
mlcool96 1 month ago
@mlcool96 - We learned about the ocarinas a long time ago through an internet search. I discovered the Mountain Ocarinas first, but decided to purchase a set of Hind inline ocarinas since he had them in ranges from Soprano to Bass. I arranged some music for the ocarinas we purchased, and added the number coding that Mr. Hind recommends to the music, and we were off. It just progressed from there.
CrownofJewells 1 month ago
I think it's really amazing that you guys came together as a family to do something wonderful like this on Christmas day! Thank you so much for entering the contest!
ocarinadiva 1 month ago
@ocarinadiva - Thank you for the encouraging comment. We had such a good time doing this. I think we should have also recorded our interaction with the people before and after the performances. Of course, we played a lot more songs than what is in the video. It was a lot of fun to go out and spread some holiday cheer with these dear people.
CrownofJewells 1 month ago
@ocarinadiva - Thank you, Cris, for your kind comment. It means a lot to us when people say such nice things. Your contest is the best thing I have seen anyone do in a long time. I think it is great the way you encouraged people to help other people.
CrownofJewells 1 month ago
great performance and great job !
pankuolong 1 month ago
@pankuolong - Thank you. I was playing the ocarina I purchased for you that day when I needed a 4C. It is one of my favorites. I wish you the best in 2012.
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