Richard Edwardes ( also Edwards , 25 March 1525 -- 31 October 1566 ) was an English poet , playwright , and composer ; he was made a Gentleman of the Chapel Royal .
Was master of the singing boys .
Richard Edwardes ( also Edwards , 25 March 1525 -- 31 October 1566 ) was an English poet , playwright , and composer ; he was made a Gentleman of the Chapel Royal , and was master of the singing boys .