2009 Teacher Training Course for Singing Teachers

23rd—28th August 2009

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The Association of Teachers of Singing sponsors a professional development course for singing teachers, maximum number of participants, 14.

“This course is one of the best things that I have ever done. An astounding opportunity that I cannot recommend highly enough. Don’t dream it, do it! I made some wonderful friends for life. It was Singing Teacher Heaven! We talked singing all week, and nobody thought we were odd!”
— Kathy Adams

Teacher Training Programme

• The central work of the course centres on each morning when the student teaches guest pupils in private, supervised by their Master Teacher.
• Guest Pupils are provided from local sources.
• The rest of the day offers the opportunity to watch Master Teachers and guests teach, partaking in these sessions as singers or observers.
• Guest lecturers, movement, and some opportunities for private singing lessons are available.

Master teachers for 2009:

• Margaret Aronson
• Liza Hobbs
• Paul Deegan
• Hazel Wood
• International Visitor: Andis Petersons (Latvia)

Visiting Faculty:

• Coral Gould— Preparing for exams, and ‘business sense’
• Linda Hutchison— Anatomy for singers, and music theatre master class
• Lynn Boreham— Alexander technique
• Janice Thompson— Boys changing voices project

The Philosophy behind the course:
Eileen Price (Director of the AOTOS TT Course 1992-2004) writes…
The subjective nature of the art of singing and the teaching of singing historically, can create a mystic behind which teachers hide their technique/methods. I saw how the intimacy of the NATS system encourages greater confidence and understanding in a supportive and sharing atmosphere to teachers of all levels. From small beginnings, the AOTOS TT Course has grown into what it is today. The student teacher learns in a safe and secure environment and much assurance is gained in what can sometimes be a solitary and isolated profession.