1769

Trombonist Thomas Gschladt, for whom both Michael Haydn and Leopold Mozart probably wrote, moves from Salzburg to Olmutz to assume position of Stadt Turmmeister (Director of City Music). Part of his job is apparently to train musicians to play at the local churches. Shortly after his arrival, he disputes with Anton Neumann, Kapellmeister of Olmutz Cathedral, about the quality of the musicians Gschladt is providing. Gschladt claims he needs more money in order to train them properly. Neumann, however, convinces church officials to get a stipend to train the musicians himself. Gschladt is so insulted that he vows never to play at the Olmutz Cathedral again. He does not play there for another 7 years (until the election of the new archbishop).