1548—Siena, Italy

Giovanfrancesco di Benedetto de’ Vedi becomes trombonist with the Palace wind band. In 1558 he is granted permission to play in the cathedral. In 1562, having overstayed a leave, he is condemned to serve 6 months without salary. In 1565 he is sued for not sharing gratuities. In 1565 he is imprisoned. In 1570 he sues another player for not sharing gratuities. In 1588 he is granted a leave (D’Accone, Civic Muse 786).