The four major Hebei bangzi masters are Li Dequan, Shi Liye, Zhao Min and Zhang Yongjun. Li Dequan is a national first-level performer, luthier, and director of the Hebei Provincial Musicians Association. He graduated from the Hebei Provincial Art School in 1984 and is currently the chief luthier of the Hebei Bangzi Theater Youth Troupe in Hebei Province. Shi Liye studied banhu at the Hebei Provincial Art School from 1994 to 2000. In 2000, he entered the Hebei Bangzi Theater and has been working ever since. Zhao Min is a national first-level performer and a director of the Chinese National Orchestra Association. Zhang Yongjun is a national first-class performer and drummer.