1494-5—Venice, Italy

A roster of the ducal wind band records the makeup of the band as 3 players labeled pifaro and 2 players labeled trombone (Alvixe de Zorzi and Jeronimo de Zorzi), in addition to Bortholamio de Zorzi (instrument not indicated). The roster is attached to the following payment indication: “The above players, who are of our most illustrious signoria, are our brothers, for whom they are obliged to play on the day of the feast and as a reward to have two candles, two loaves, and nothing else for each one” (Baroncini).