The British Musical Biography

[E] Nares, James, composer and organist,
born at Stanwell, Middlesex, about April,
1715. He was a chorister in the Chapel
Royal, under Gates, and also studied under
Pepnsch. Deputy-organist of St. George's
Chapel, Windsor. Organist of York Cathedral,
1734. Organist and composer to the Chapel
Royal, 1756. Mus. Doc, Cantab., 1757.
Master of children of Chapel Royal in 1757-80.
He died at London, February 10, 1783.

[W] Works. — Eight Setts of Lessons for the
harpsichord, 1747 ; Five harpsichord lessons,
1758 ; Three easy do. ; The Royal Pastoral,
a draniaticode ; Collection of catches, canons,
and glees, London [1772] ; Twenty Anthems
in score, for the use of H.M. Chapel Royal,
Loiidon, 1778; Morning and Evening Service,
with six anthems in score, 1788 ; Six organ
fugues. A Treatise on Singing, n.d. II Prin-
cipio, or, a regular introduction to playing on
the harpsichord or organ, n.d. ; Concise and
easy treatise on Singing, .with a set of English
duets for beginners; Songs, andniiscellaneous
instrumental music ; Six grand choruses from
Handel's oratorios, adapted for the organ or
harpsichord, n.d.

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