Alexander Technique Teacher Training Course
January 23-May 3, 2013
Beginning fall 2012, The Boston Conservatory offers a new Alexander Technique Teacher Certificate Program. Participants who complete this program have the option of joining Alexander Technique International (ATI) as a Teaching Member and becoming eligible to receive ATI’s professional certification.
Full Alexander Technique Instructor certification requires a three-year/1600 hour program.
Faculty
- Deborah (Debi) Adams, director
This course is affiliated with the Alexander Technique Center of Cambridge, Tommy Thompson, director.
Tuition and Fees
$2000/semester
Core Class Schedule
Tuesday 7-9 pm
Wednesday 8-10 am
Friday 8-10 am
Registration
For questions or to register, please contact the Extension Programs office:
extension@bostonconservatory.edu
phone: (617) 912-9203
fax: (857) 207-3203
Registration deadline for spring 2013 enrollment is December 15, 2012.
The Alexander Technique Training Course Curriculum - 1600 hours
AT Core Courses (520 hours) 6 hours per week
| AT Training Core I a | 84 hours |
| AT Training Core I b | 84 hours |
| AT Training Core II a | 84 hours |
| AT Training Core II b | 84 hours |
| AT Training Core III a | 56 hours |
| AT Training Core III b | 56 hours |
| AT Training Summer Core | 72 hours |
AT Reading Courses (510 hours)
| AT Reading I a | 60 hours |
| AT Reading I b | 105 hours |
| AT Reading II a | 105 hours |
| AT Reading II b | 30 hours |
| AT Reading III a | 105 hours |
| AT Reading III b | 105 hours |
Approved Workshops (60 hours)
AT Seminar Courses (136 hours)
3 hours per week -- in the 3rd year only
| AT Seminar I | 42 hours |
| AT Seminar II | 94 hours |
AT Internship (56 hours)
2 hours per week in the AT for Musicians Course
| AT Internship I | 28 hours |
| AT Internship II | 28 hours |
Practicum Teaching (150 hours)
3.5 hours per week
| Practicum Teaching I | 52 hours |
| Practicum Teaching II | 49 hours |
| Practicum Teaching III | 49 hours |
Approved Electives
(168 hours) course selections include:
- The Musician as Educator -- 2 hours weekly, 1 credit, 28 Hours
- All Instrumental Pedagogy Courses -- range from 1 hour weekly to 2 hours weekly, 1-2 credits, 14-28 hours
- Dalcroze Eurhythmics -- 1.5 hours weekly, 2 credits, 21 hours
- Performance Seminar, Linklater/Bodywork - 2 hours weekly, 1 credit, 28 hours
- The Creative Musician -- 2 hours weekly, 1 credit, 28 hours
- The Arts and the New Neuroscience -- 3 hours weekly, 3 credits, 42 hours
- Kinesiology and Anatomy -- 3 hours weekly, 3 credits, 42 hours
- Child and Human Development -- 3 hours weekly, 3 credits, 42 hours
- Career Skills for Musicians -- 2 hours weekly, 1 credit, 28 hours
