Orlando Gibbons, born on December 25, 1583, in Oxford, England, was a composer and keyboard player. He came from a musical family, where his father, William, and brothers Edward, Ellis, and Ferdinand were also musicians. By age 12, he joined King's College Choir at Cambridge. His career began with appointments to the Chapel Royal in May 1603 and as junior organist by 1605. In 1606, he graduated from King's College with a Bachelor of Music degree. Gibbons contributed significantly to various genres, including madrigals and anthems. Notable works include "The Silver Swan" from First Set of Madrigals and Motets (1612) and the anthem "O Clap Your Hands Together". He was appointed as organist at Westminster Abbey in 1623. Gibbons died on June 5, 1625.