Ernest Charles Empson (9 March 1880 – 23 June 1970) was a New Zealand pianist and piano teacher. He was born in Ashburton, New Zealand, on 9 March 1880. In the 1958 Queen's Birthday Honours, Empson was appointed an Officer of the

Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organisations, and public service outside the civil service. It was established ...

, in recognition of his service as president of the New Zealand Registered Music Teachers' Association.

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1880 births 1970 deaths People from Ashburton, New Zealand New Zealand educators New Zealand musicians New Zealand Officers of the Order of the British Empire {{NewZealand-musician-stub