For years, schools have talked of making music and art after school clubs instead of required classes. Many parents have fought hard to keep these classes as part of curriculums—arguing that they are outlets for students who face challenging academic standards. They say that, if these classes are made optional, students will never express themselves artistically or learn new skills like playing an instrument. Despite parental worries, those who orchestrate the school budgets say music classes specifically have unnecessary costs like travel and instrument purchases. Based on your experiences, are these costs “unnecessary”? Should music programs be a required part of all school curriculums? In your essay, take a position on this question. You can choose to argue either side, or you may present a different point of view on this question, but you must use specific reasons and examples to support your position.