I like your vibrato. What are you practicing for? If you are looking for criticism, I'd say that you tend to go flat in the upper register. A little too low for my taste. The good thing is that you are consistent! Just aim a little higher and narrow your half steps.
hey geormiet! i watched your 7-cello version of this excerpt... you're quite the expert at this piece :P i plan on playing the same 2 repertoire pieces as you...if i ever get to auditioning for the YTSO, that is.. brilliant job! i love your work.
@CowHoofOnAHotPlate for practicing: you need a legit cell ($1000 - 5000), an eye for sight reading, good sense of beat. if you have these things, practicing will add proficiency very quickly.
good - but you dont need to wait for those rests in an audition - the panel wants to hear you not the rests!... Anything longer than a bar you can skip.