In the Ainulindale, it says that both the Firstborn and the Followers shall participate in the Music (just the name of Children of Illuvatar is used). CT based this upon his father's latest version of this tale.
In earlier versions I believe that only 'Men' was said here; and it is also written, in both sources, that the post-Arda fate of the Elves is unkown.
As is the post-Arda fate of Men, and almost equally so, however; Shadowy references to the Second Music, as well as some brief conjecture, are all that we have. It could be anything, then... until it actually happens, of course, who knows -- except Eru himself?
[ September 02, 2003: Message edited by: Gwaihir the Windlord ]
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