J. K. Simmons music scores

J. K. Simmons music scores, circa 1976

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Simmons, J. K. (Jonathan Kimble), b. 1955
Title: J. K. Simmons music scores
Dates: circa 1976 (inclusive)
19761976
Quantity: 2 items
Collection Number: Mss 708
Summary: This collection consists of two music scores written by J.K. Simmons in the late 1970s titled "The Dream Keeper" and "Three Pieces for Woodwind Quintet."
Repository: University of Montana, Mansfield Library, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr. #9936
59812-9936
Missoula, MT
Telephone: 406-243-2053
library.archives@umontana.edu
Access Restrictions: Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of Archives and Special Collections, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, and The University of Montana-Missoula.
Languages: English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

J. K. (Jonathan Kimble) Simmons was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1955, the son of Patricia (née Kimble), an administrator, and Donald William Simmons, a college professor. J. K. Simmons studied opera for a year at Ohio State University before transferring to the University of Montana in Missoula where he received a B.A. in music in 1978. His father, Donald W. Simmons taught at UM from 1972 until his retirement.

After college, Simmons began his acting career in the repertory troupe at the Bigfork Summer Playhouse in Bigfork, Montana, before moving on to Seattle and then to Broadway. His now prolific career in television and films includes a continuing role in Law and Order and a significant role in all three Spider-Man movies and the movie, Juno.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of two music scores written by J. K. Simmons in the late 1970s titled "The Dream Keeper" and "Three Pieces for Woodwind Quintet."

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes.

Preferred Citation

[Name of document or photograph number], J. K. Simmons Music Scores, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated by Stephen Kalm of The University of Montana Music Department in 2009.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Corporate Names

University of Montana (Missoula, Mont.)--Students

Form or Genre Terms

Scores

Occupations

Music students--Montana--Missoula

Other Creators

Personal Names
- Simmons, J. K.--The dream keeper
- Simmons, J. K.--Three pieces for woodwind quintet

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