James Fankhauser
 James Lee Fankhauser (born August 1939 Lyons Kansas) is an American conductor tenor and educator who is primarily known for his work within the field of choral music in Canada. In 1973 he was appointed the music director of the Vancouver Cantata Singers (VCS) remaining in that position until 2000. Under his leadership the VCS won several notable music competitions including the BBC International Choral Competition and the CBC National Radio Competition.