Teaching of Peking Opera

Peking Opera should be taught by professionals who have a better knowledge of this traditional art form than ordinary teachers, says an article in Beijing News. The following is an excerpt:

With the opening of the new semester, Peking Opera became part of the music curriculum of primary and secondary schools in Beijing.

But schools are facing a difficult task teaching this art form as they lack qualified teachers. Among the current crop of music teachers few understand Peking Opera. But the problem can be solved.