You are absolutely right that I would not want to get into a struggle over something like music class, particularly since I don't yet have any currency at this (new) school. A new instrument is actually a decent idea, but unfortunately, that would require special accommodations as well. In order to enroll in Band/Orchestra for a particular instrument, you need paper work to show that you played that instrument in school in 5th grade and your school music teacher recommends that you continue in middle school.
