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.[1][2][3] He was also an organist, conductor of choral societies and orchestras, author of musical instruction books[4] and a publisher.[5]
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| Born | May 30, 1839[1] Kingdom of Hanover[1] |
| Died | January 16, 1910 (aged 70)[1] New York City[1] |
| Occupation | College president, author, journalist, publisher , music teacher, organist, composer, conductor |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | German |
| Education | educated in Europe |
| Spouse | Caroline Louise Bogert[1] |
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Eberhard founded the Grand Conservatory in 1874,[1] with some help from the New York State Legislature.[2] 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.[2] Ernst Eberhard was the first to receive the doctorate.[2]
Family
editEberhard married Caroline Louise Bogert in New York City, June 1876.[1][6] Their children were Mrs. Edward Lansing, Mrs. Howard Hyde, Beatrice Eberhard ("well known violin virtuoso"), and Ernest G. Eberhard.[1][6]
Books
editOrganist in
edit- St Ann's Church, Brooklyn[1][6]
- Paulist Church, New York City[1][6]
- First Baptist Church, Manhattan[1][6]
Conductor of
editDirector of
editNewspaper correspondent
editClubs and associations
edit- New York State Historical Association[1]
- New York Economic Club[1]
- Freemasonry[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q New York Times obituary, January 18, 1913, Dr. Ernst G. Eberhard
- ^ a b c d The New York Times, May 25, 1884
- ^ Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians 1920, page 227
- ^ Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians 1920, page 24
- ^ One of the works he published.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Who's Who in New York City and State, W. F. Brainard, New York, 1911