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.The New York Times, May 25, 1884Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians 1920, page 227 He was also an organist, conductor of choral societies and orchestras, author of musical instruction booksGrove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians 1920, page 24 and a publisher.One of the works he published.
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.Who's Who in New York City and State, W. F. Brainard, New York, 1911 Their children were Mrs. Edward Lansing, Mrs. Howard Hyde, Beatrice Eberhard ("well known violin virtuoso"), and Ernest G. Eberhard.
Books Method for Piano, Course of Studies and Course in Technics (17 books) Harmony and Counterpoint Simplified
Organist in St Ann's Church, Brooklyn Paulist Church, New York City First Baptist Church, Manhattan
Conductor of Newark Philharmonic Society
Director of Parlor Opera Company Student Concert Company
Newspaper correspondent The Presto, Chicago The American Israelite, Cincinnati
Clubs and associations New York State Historical Association New York Economic Club Freemasonry
References
External links IMSLP Petrucci Music Library, has large photo of him and one of his public domain works to download.