Born: 1583-1625
Nationality: English
Education/Training: was a chorister at King's College, Cambridge and entered the University in 1598; received a Bachelor's of Music from Cambridge, and might have received a Doctorate from Oxford
Best Known For: being a leading composer of vocal, keyboard and ensemble music in the early 17th century
Notable Compositions: This is the Record of John, Hosanna to the Son of David, The Silver Swan
Assignments: was a musician in the Chapel Royal from 1603 until his death, later becoming senior organist; also was the keyboard player in the chamber of Prince Charles (later King Charles I), and organist at Westminster Abbey