Background
Tierney, Harry Austin was born on May 21, 1890 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States. Son of Patrick and Catherine (Morrissey) Tierney.
Tierney, Harry Austin was born on May 21, 1890 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States. Son of Patrick and Catherine (Morrissey) Tierney.
Studied music under mother, piano and composition under uncle. Graduate in composition and harmany Virgil Conservatory Music, New York City, 1911.
1 son, Harry Austin. Concert pianist touring United States, 1911-1913. Composer, specializing in application of modern school of harmony to operetta, since 1913.
Member American Society Composers.; Club: New York Athletic.
Married Ava Lowry, February 21, 1928.