Sidney E. Mear

he was my great-grandpa and I love him soo much my sister Sydney was named after him.

Having shared so many years at NEMC together - at least from 1967 - it gives me great pleasure to remember Sid from his death to now, a mere 21 years! Hope you and Jim (who came above in July, 2020) have found each other "up there" ! Blessings on you both as you continue the journey...

I will never forget the 12 years of my life with Sid Mear. He was the most important individual in my life. Thank you John Thyhsen

I miss this great musician,teacher, father and friend. I pray that he will not be forgotten.

Mr.Mear was my first professional teacher as a young student in New England Music Camp in Maine in the mid 1950's, As I was unable to create a sound on the tumpet the first years of camp he would patiently play for my lessons the most beautiful music from many styles for me and encourqged me even though I made very little progress as a player. In my final year I asked him how I could learn how to play and he transformed into a spirited commanding mentor saying show up for your lessons early...

John Thyhsen says it so well. I still think of Sid every day.

This teacher,artist,musician,person was one of the most influential teachers in my life. He had a wealth of musical knowledge to offer as a teacher, performer and friend to me as a growing, maturing musician,performer and teacher. I miss his sensitivity, dedication and trumpet sound . He is deserving of total recognition from the Eastman school of music for his dedication as a professor of trumpet at this institution of higher learning. May we never forget this.