| Ernest G. Eberhard | |
| Birth Date: | 30 May 1839 |
| Birth Place: | Kingdom of Hanover |
| Death Date: | [1] |
| Death Place: | New York City |
| Occupation: | College president, author, journalist, publisher, music teacher, organist, composer, conductor |
| Language: | English |
| Nationality: | German |
| Education: | educated in Europe |
| Spouse: | Caroline Louise Bogert |
| Children: |
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| Signature: | Signature of Ernest G. Eberhard (1839–1910).png |
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]
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]
Eberhard 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]