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Replicas of ancient traditional drums found with the Terracotta Warriors when the site was

unearthed in 1975.

judging a solo and ensemble performance. We were given the opportunity to ask questions about the instruments, how they are taught, what the music looks like and other ideas of school.

When the teachers were asked if they had any questions they would like to ask the 52 music education delegates, again we found ourselves facing questions of National Standards, assessment and how to moni- tor uniform curriculum across schools. It sounded much like the last convention I attended.

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about these traditional musicians? What was their destiny? We were presented with similar performances by students at the high school. Each student introduced their traditional instrument to us by name, gave a brief history of its origin and play- ing, and then began almost as if we were

We traveled on to Shanghai where we enjoyed more food, more cultural experi- ences and two more school visits. The first was a middle/high school that specialized in the arts. In traditional China, to be considered a scholar you must excel at music, painting, poetry (also known as

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