Andrew Frappier

Most people just call me Frapp
I’ve spent 25 years helping students of all ages begin their musical journeys.

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Enosburg Falls
Middle High School

Taught High School Band, Middle School Band, Jazz Band, and Middle School Jazz BandLed courses in Beginning Guitar, General Music (MS), Rock History, Documentary Film, and Music TheoryDirected multiple public performances annually, including 2 parades and seasonal concertsServed on the School Leadership Committee, contributing to school-wide initiativesPlanned and hosted regional music festivals, managing logistics for 400+ attendees including schedules, guest conductors, and teacher hospitalityOrganized semi-annual student trips to NYC, including all logistics and fundraising coordinationFounded and ran an annual Rock Show fundraiser featuring student rock bands, drawing large audiences for over a decadeThis event grew into a major school tradition and even launched a teacher-formed rock band that continues playing together to this day

Derby
Elementary School

Taught half-time band, starting students on flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and percussionCreated a functioning elementary band program despite a challenging "recess period" rehearsal slotLaunched a drum ensemble to engage a broader range of studentsDeveloped creative and accessible strategies for beginning instrumental pedagogySuccessfully motivated and prepared students to continue into middle-level music programs

Jay-Westfield
Elementary School

Taught all grade levels PreK–6 in a rural, small-school settingDelivered general music education in a gymnasium with multi-grade combined classes (e.g., Grades 1–2, 3–4, 5–6)Integrated rock instruments (drums, bass, guitar) into instruction for interested studentsMet logistical and acoustic challenges with creativity and flexibilityMaintained strong student engagement across diverse age groups and class formats

Private
Lessons

Provided individual and group lessons on band instruments and rock instruments (guitar, bass, drums, saxophones)Ran summer programs and beginner group guitar classesIn the last 3 years, operated a private studio offering:-Beginner drum set instruction
-Beginner Guitar and Bass lessons
-Alto and Baritone Saxophone instructionIntegrated technology such as Sight Reading Factory and MakeMusic Cloud to support student growth and practice

The CAFE Youth Center

Hired to help launch a brand-new youth center in a former bagel shop, designed as a “third space”, a safe, casual environment beyond home and school where teens can gather, create, and connectOversaw all startup logistics: space setup, equipment wishlists, community outreach, and board relationsBuilt programming around games, music, and cooking, progressing from no-bake cookie mixes to full cheesecakesCreated a warm, consistent environment that now draws a dozen regular attendeesStructured weekly themes and collaborative activities that encouraged ownership and participation

Enosburg Falls Opera House

Managed venue operations for a historic 19th-century performance space: calendar booking, event setup, sound/lighting coordination, teardown, and interfacing with town officials and vendorsHelped transform the Opera House into a reliable hub for community events, performances, and rentalsReturned to the space more recently as custodian, simply because of a strong personal connection to the building

Enosburg After School
and Summer Program

Served as core staff for a 5-week (8:00-3:00) summer day-camp serving 75–100 students in grades 6–12Helped plan and run in-school activities and offsite trips (e.g., lakes, movies, airbase visit)Strong focus on supervision, inclusion, and engagement in both structured and free play environmentsDuring the school year, worked in elementary, middle, and high school after-school programs, including driving a mini school busDuring COVID, led virtual cooking sessions for kids- first via Zoom, then through a series of original cooking videos

East Berkshire Fire District #1

Chaired a rural Vermont water system board (serving 62 residents) during a full system overhaulOversaw a $2 million USDA-funded infrastructure upgrade that included site exploration, spring development, full pipe replacement, and land acquisitionWorked closely with engineers, hydrologists, state regulators, and community members to ensure compliance and clear communicationPlayed a critical role in distilling complex technical decisions for the public and coordinating bond votes and funding

The Mountain Says No

For over a decade The Mountain Says No has been rocking northern Vermont. We are an original rock band with four albums. While venues for original music are few and shrinking, we welcome the opportunity to share our music with others.

Joe Lavesque Big Band

For several years, I had the pleasure of being a sax section substitute for the Joe Lavesque Big Band. During and after their run as the stage band for The Spirit of Ethan Allen, I performed with the band dozens of times on whichever saxophone part needed to be covered that evening. It was a rewarding challenge that grew my confidence as a reader and improviser

Timelapse Videos

I love creating timelapse videos. Using GoPros over the years, I have done timelapse videos of clouds, riding my 50cc scooter, walking, and last April a really good one of the full eclipse.

AI Garbage

Early AI image generation rarely created anything usable if you wanted normal content, but it could certainly do weird. I used several AI platforms to create this music video for my band and several other equally strange pieces of video content.