
I walked to orchestra rehearsal as usual today. I carried my violin the whole way, like always. Only to find that I didn’t need it. That’s right, the conductor declared a study day, because of some test going on. I didn’t know what test, wasn’t told, and certainly wasn’t involved. And I didn’t have anything to study, of course, so why was I there? Because I always am. What a waste of time! I did get to clean cellos and sort band uniforms, though. That was interesting, but I’d rather have worked on Beethoven’s Fifth…