Language English Name Ernest Eberhard Spouse Caroline Louise Bogert | Education educated in Europe Nationality German | |
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Born May 30, 1839Hanover, Germany ( 1839-05-30 ) Occupation College president, author, journalist, publisher , music teacher, organist, composer, conductor Children Mrs. Edward LansingMrs. Howard HydeBeatrice EberhardErnest G. Eberhard. Died January 16, 1910, New York City, New York, United States | ||
Ernest G. Eberhard (May 30, 1839 - January 16, 1910) was a German immigrant who founded the Grand Conservatory of New York City, of which he was president for about 40 years. He was also an organist, conductor of choral societies and orchestras, author of musical instruction books and a publisher
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Eberhard founded the Grand Conservatory in 1874, with some help from the New York State Legislature. At a graduation ceremony, Theodore Roosevelt (then a state congressman), admitted to being involved in the legislation which allowed the conservatory to offer a Musical Doctor degree. Ernst Eberhard was the first to receive the doctorate.
Family
Eberhard married Caroline Louise Bogert in New York City, June 1876. Their children were Mrs. Edward Lansing, Mrs. Howard Hyde, Beatrice Eberhard ("well known violin virtuoso"), Ernest G. Eberhard.