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From 1863 to 1867 he attended the teacher training college in Greiz and was a member of the student choir. Upon completion of training, he worked temporarily as a village schoolmaster in Gommla and
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where his family lived. The children were required to actively contribute to the maintenance of the family household. The monotonous activity was interspersed with singing while performing works in the
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Schreck was appointed as his successor the following year. He was aware of the responsibility that this "most eminient cantor's position in the world" brought with it. With great diligence, he brought his teaching skills, his great theoretical knowledge and his knowledge of the Leipzig
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being performed along with those of other former Thomas cantors. Gustav
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are commissions that bear witness to the appreciation of
Schreck as a composer. The texts of the cantatas were written by his wife, who also painted portraits of former Thomas cantors that can still be viewed today in the rehearsal hall of Thomas alumnates.
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were extremely well received. In 1887 he was asked to take on a position as a teacher of music theory and composition at the
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to Rector Jungmann's 25th work anniversary (1906). The festival cantatas to celebrate the 500-year anniversary of the University (1909) and the 700-year anniversary of the
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cemetery in Leipzig. His grave has been preserved to this day and can still be visited. An inscription on the stone reads: May the eternal light illuminate you.
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