How do I overcome my humiliation?

Question

I transfered middle schools this year and when I signed up, I had to sign up for the lowest band class because I didn't have the teacher recommendation needed to get to the higher classes. I've been playing the clarinet for four years, but since i didn't have a recommendation from a teacher at the school i'm in now, i got put into this class.
the class is mostly in seventh grade, and i'm the only eighth grader in it.
i was supposed to get into an advanced class but the teacher always "forgets" to arrange it with the guidance counselor, and now it's almost the end of the year.
we're playing for the whole school tomorrow during the school day and i know it's going to be so humiliating.... because we don't sound good. actually, we're bad.
and the worst part is, i know i can play better, but people have to think that i can't...
i get so frustrated thinking about it...

what should i do?
it's going to be so humiliating...

Answer 1

Perhaps you can put your personal feelings aside and use your expertise to help the younger, less experienced students. I'm sure you will gain some admiration in the process and it just might change your feelings about the whole arrangement.

Answer 2

u know... if nothing can b done to change the class.... then u can adjust urself... show that u are better... try to perform better... n maybe u can learn something from them... who knows.....
enjoy urself wiz them.... n forget abt the rest....
just think that u r better than then n u will so....
good luck

Answer 3

Hey, you sound pretty in need of help. Margaret Thatcher said 'No-one can make you feel inferior without consent'. What I'm (ok actually she's) sayin is you gotta keep your head high, ignore wat they said, stick 2 what is right and eventually they'll be eating their words. Trust me, I,ve been thru it be4. Keep me posted, please, if u don't mind. My address is [e-mail]