Ann Schnapp

Ann Schnapp

Ann Schnapp has been a member of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra since 1975. A native of Dayton, OH, Ann received a Bachelor of Music in Viola Performance and a Master of Arts in string pedagogy with emphasis in performance from The Ohio State University, studying with Robert Culver, Kari Gunderson and Martin Kelly. She also currently plays with the Worthington Chamber Orchestra, and the Westerville Symphony. She has also performed in the Pro Musica Chamber Orchestra. Ann plays each summer in the Lakeside Symphony Orchestra, Lakeside, OH. She has compiled the 62-year history of this orchestra in conjunction with the Lakeside Heritage Society. 

She has been teaching violin and viola throughout Central Ohio for more than forty-five years, coaching students in area schools, and judging at regional music competitions. She began her music studies on piano at the age of 3, so she likes to accompany her own students for performances. In addition, she is a faculty member at Chamber Music Connection. In 2006, she toured with Chamber Music Connection in Europe. 

Ann worships and is active at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in the music program and prayer ministry. She enjoys taking ballet classes at local dance studios, which she started doing 6 years ago. Ann and her husband live in Westerville, OH.