James Nares

James Nares (19 April 1715 – 10 February 1783) was an English composer of mostly sacred vocal works, though he also composed for the harpsichord and organ.

Life Nares was born in Stanwell, although soon after his family moved to Oxfordshire. His brother was a justice, Sir George Nares.

He began his career as Deputy Organist of St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, and was later appointed Organist of York Minster in 1735. He married soon after that. before returning to the Chapel Royal in 1756 to become organist and composer to George III, succeeding Maurice Greene. Six Fugues for Organ, 1772 Three Easy Harpsichord Lessons, 1778 A Treatise on Singing, 1778 The Royal Pastoral, 1778 Collection of Catches, Canons and Glees, 1778 Six Organ Fugues, 1778 Second Treatise on Singing, with a set of English duets, 1778 Twenty Anthems, 1778 A Morning and Evening Service and Six Anthems, 1788