Dennis Hearn sheet music collection
Special Collections and Archives
Dennis Hearn sheet music collection
Special Collections and Archives
Dennis Hearn sheet music collection
Biography of Dennis Hearn
Dennis Hearn graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Kent State University in 1971. In addition to pursuing graduate work, Hearn performed in a number of Porthouse Theater productions and studied under drama instructor Uta Hagen after moving to New York. Currently, Hearn is continuing his work as an actor.
Scope and Content
This collection, donated by actor and Kent State University graduate, Dennis Hearn, is comprised of over 200 pieces of late 19th century and early to mid 20th century sheet music. The music in this collection is organized alphabetically by song title. The collection is separated further by size -- Large Format, approximately 12in. x 15in. and Modern Format, approximately 10in. x 15in. Alternative titles and additional languages are noted in the scope and content section of each song.
Statement of Arrangement
This collection is arranged as follows:
- Series 1: Modern Format
- Series 2: Large Format
Related Material
Please note that additional information on Dennis Hearn can be found in the finding aid for the Dennis Hearn papers.
Sheet Music, Scores and Song Books are also available in the following collections: Borowitz Sheet Music collection and the Donald MacLaren Simmons Sheet Music collection .
Restrictions on Use
All photocopies will be provided in compliance with the Duplication Policy of the Department of Special Collections and Archives. Photocopies or scans are provided for research purposes only. Due to staff time involved, we cannot provide lyrics from sheet music, via email. If you need the lyrics for a particular piece, you will need to simply request a photocopy or scan of the sheet music in question.
Preferred Citation
Dennis Hearn sheet music collection. Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.
Acquisition Information
In 1989, Kent State University alum Dennis Hearn donated his papers to Special Collections and Archives. Hearn donated additional materials to the department in 1998.
Subject Headings
The following subjects are found in this collection:
Subjects:
- Sheet music--United States
- Songs with piano
- Piano music
- Musicals--Excerpts--Vocal scores with piano
- Musical theater--United States--19th century
- Musical theater--United States--20th century
- Popular music--United States
Occupations:
- Actors
Material Types:
- Sheet music
- Scores
- Vocal scores with piano
