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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

Cultural offices
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

References

External links

• Free scores by John Jones (organist) at the International Music Score Library Project (IMSLP)

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