So today has been good. Although I haven't practiced yet, I managed to land another sub job with the Madison Symphony, meaning my financial situation has finally solidified, and I no longer have to worry about it. That's a load off. And I just got back from Mr. Vardi's studio class, and I must say, I was amazed when this one freshman played the Allemande from Bach's 5th Suite. It was perfectly in tune, poised, and beautifully phrased. I mean there were still plenty of improvements to be made, but wow, it was pretty jaw-dropping. I've now heard all but one of Vardi's new Freshmen, and he is building himself one heck of a studio here. No superstars, but all really solid players who really have the fundamentals down. I wouldn't be surprised at all to see UW Madison become a much more prominent cello school in the next few years.