John Jones (organist)
John Jones (1728–1796) was an English organist, who served at the St Paul's Cathedral.[1]
Background
He was a chorister of St. Paul's Cathedral under Maurice Greene.
He was a composer of two volumes of harpsichord lessons, as well as some of the earliest Anglican psalm chants.[2]
He married Sarah Chawner at Sudbury, Derbyshire.
He was buried in the chapel of Charterhouse London.
Career
Organist of:
- Temple Church for Middle Temple 1749–1796
- Charterhouse London 1753–1796
- St Paul's Cathedral 1755–1796
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| Preceded by James Vincent |
Organist of Temple Church for Middle Temple 1749-1796 |
Succeeded by Emily Dowding |
| Preceded by Maurice Greene |
Organist and Master of the Choristers of St Paul's Cathedral 1755-1796 |
Succeeded by Thomas Attwood |
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References
- The Succession of Organists. Watkins Shaw.
- The Musical Times. 1 June 1879
External links
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