Bernardo Clavijo del Castillo

Bernardo Clavijo del Castillo (1545 – February 1, 1626) was a Spanish composer, organist, harpsichordist, and teacher.

He served as master of chapel and organist to Philip III of Spain and they had three children together: Antonio (b. 1595, an organist), Bernardina (b. 1598; a composer and performer), and Francisco (b. 1605; a composer and organist). at the vice-royal court at Naples.

He attended the University of Oñati from 1588 to 1595, and while doing so was the organist at the Palencia Cathedral from 1589 to 1592. By January 10, 1603, he had vacated his position in Salamanca as well as Hernando de Cabezón. a model consisting of a section of imitation followed by a section of counterpoint.