THE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT AND INHERITANCE PLAN OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE SOUTHWEST SHANDONG GUCHUI ENSEMBLE

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This study investigates the historical evolution, performance characteristics, and inheritance strategies of the Southwest Shandong Guchui Ensemble, a significant form of traditional Chinese wind and percussion folk music. Tracing its origins to the Han Dynasty, the ensemble matured during the Ming and Qing periods and was revitalized in the 1980s following decades of disruption. Using qualitative methods—historical analysis, field observation, and an expanded series of semi-structured interviews with a diverse group of informants including performers, cultural inheritors, educators, and local officials—the study documents the ensemble’s unique musical structures, instrumentation, and performance formats. Despite its cultural richness and recognition as part of China's intangible cultural heritage, the ensemble faces serious challenges such as generational discontinuity, urbanization, and declining community engagement. Based on comprehensive field data and scholarly insights, this paper proposes a multi-dimensional preservation framework involving educational integration, institutional support, digital archiving, and cross-cultural collaboration. The findings highlight the necessity of combining traditional transmission methods with modern technology and policy innovation to ensure the sustainable development of the Guchui Ensemble in contemporary society.