Agree with every other poster here. Don’t try to explain your grades, as it will not come off well. It will sound defensive, no matter how you write it and what you say. There is no “tone” you can use that will turn this into a positive. Talk up your commitment to music in your essays, and be sure your guidance counselor and recommenders know about your level of commitment as well, so they can mention it in their letters/reports.
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