Kenneth Siderman

I was saddened to learn of Ken's passing. He and I attended Howell High School together and we were both in the band. I remember that Ken was given the John Phillip Sousa Award when he graduated in 1966. We both played in a quintet called the Street Corner Brass, starting out by playing Christmas music on the sidewalks of Howell, Michigan and going on to play popular music at various places and events afterward. Ken took trombone lessons at Michigan State University while still in high school, and I often rode with him to East Lansing where I also took lessons on my trumpet. We reconnected many years later and stayed in touch via email. My sincerest condolences to Ken's family and friends. He will be missed.

Richard Bergren
Upper Marlboro, Maryland