Ernest G. Eberhard, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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German musician
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Place of Birth: Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany
About Ernest G. Eberhard
- 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 publisherEberhard 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.
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