In all walks of life, you will find good and bad, well mannered and rude, it just seems that these days there are more of the latter than there used to be. Haven't you noticed, we live in an age of bad manners. Why should it be any different with musicians.

I have taught for 35 years and am dismayed by the gradually declining beaviour and demeanour of some parents attending parents' evenings. It is not that unusual these days to have a parent sit opposite you dressed for the beach, and the discussion to be punctuated with mobile phone calls.