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William Henry Tyers (March 27, 1870 – April 18, 1924) was an American musician and conductor.[1] He was among the new generation of black musicians who arrived in New York City after 1898,[2] and was known for his Ragtime piano music.
Early life and education
William Henry Tyers was born on March 27, 1870, in Petersburg, Virginia.[1][3] As a child he moved to New York City with his family.[3] He showed musical skills early in his life.[3] His first popular composition was called the "Bugle Call", and it made him known in New York City.[3]
He accepted the position of director of a theatrical company, which allowed him to visit nearly all the larger cities of Europe.[3] While he was in Hamburg, Germany, he studied under the composer, Gaspari.[3]
Career
Starting at age 21, he was a member of the Musical Mutual Protective Union of New York City, and one of the few African American members.[3]
After he returned to the United States, he was employed by F. A. Mills Music Publisher as pianist, arranger and proofreader of all the music published.[3] He remained at F. A. Mills for two years.[3] Followed by work at Joseph W. Stern & Co. of New York City.[3]
Tyers arranged the songs for The Policy Players, Bert Williams, and George Walker's second New York City musical.[2] Some of his work was published by Gotham-Attucks Music Publishing Company.
References
- ^ a b Hurwitt, Elliott S. (15 March 2013). "Tyers, William H. (27 Mar. 1876–18 Apr. 1924)". Oxford African American Studies Center (AASC). Oxford University Press.
- ^ a b "Biography: William H. Tyers". Library of Congress (LOC).
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Here and There" (PDF). The Colored American. 3 (2): 146. June 1901. Archived from the original on 2025-09-22. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
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