00:06These young musicians are part of a local orchestra in the small town of Boudai in southern Taiwan.
00:12Without their instruments, there are students from five different elementary schools.
00:16But together, they're among Taiwan's youngest touring musicians, performing across the country.
00:22Young flottist Chiu Jun Chang is a proud member.
00:30And you can stand on the stage and have a successful achievement.
00:35Putting together musical talents and resources for the orchestra is Xiao Yu Pei,
00:40who's been working to bring arts and music into this rural part of Taiwan.
00:44I've been here for Boudai.
00:46I've been here for Boudai.
00:47I've been here for several years through different relations or channels.
00:49I've been here for many different groups.
00:50I've been here for many of the group to bring them to our Boudai.
00:53And I've been here for some kind of youth to share with the kids.
00:56I've been here for a year and a year and a year.
01:00The biggest obstacle, not enough music teachers.
01:04Those who stay say few of them are willing to travel long distances to teach in these schools,
01:09even with a higher salary.
01:12Principal Huang Kaijie says schools have subsidies for teachers' travels,
01:16all to offer children opportunities that could change their lives.
01:34With passion and ambition, members and teachers of the Boudai Youth Orchestra
01:39prove that a small town can make a big hit.
01:43Clangguang and Irene Lin for Taiwan Plus.
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