All students receive their violin and harp lessons from William Stapp and Astrid Walschot-Stapp - the founders of FSI. Both Mr. and Mrs. Stapp are professional musicians with degrees that specialize in violin and harp performance and pedagogy respectively.Mr. Stapp also holds a degree in Stringed Instrument Technology. FSI holds two solo student recitals each year at the Delaplaine Arts Center in downtown Frederick Maryland. Group classes are held monthly. When necessary, violin/ viola students are fitted with a custom chinrest and shoulder rest. Students are encouraged to attend professional concerts and master classes in Frederick and the Maryland Metropolitan area.
Highlights and features
- Harp, Strings, Viola, Violin
People
Astrid Walschot-Stapp
Harp
Born in Maastricht Holland, Frederick harpist Astrid Walschot-Stapp began studying the harp at age nine. After studying at the Maastricht Conservatory on the advice of Phia Berghout, she received her Docerend Musicus (teaching degree) and later the Uitvoerend Musicus (soloist diploma) summa cum laude.
Videos
The Frederick Harp Ensemble
Processional by Linda Wood
Astrid Walschot-Stapp
"A Light in the Sea" by Alfredo Ortiz... with an amazing live improvisation by Howard Burns, saxophone.
Astrid Walschot Stapp - Harpist
Great Day by N. Gustavson - performed at the Frederick String Initiative Recital by Harpist Astrid Walschot-Stapp
Reviews (2) Erin Landis
Jan 21, 2019
Will is an extremely patient and thorough instructor. My daughter did not really like violin too much when she was taking it at school in 4th grade. But after we found Will and the Frederick Strings Initiative, she discovered that she really loves to play. She has learned so much in just the 12 months we've been with FSI -- from how to read music, to how to pace her rhythm, to how to play with others and how to play publicly. She has grown tremendously in her confidence. Kudos to Will and this important service to the community.
Jennifer H.
Dec 13, 2018
