Lynn and Peter McClure

Peter McClure has enjoyed many kinds of music as a listener for most of his life, but didn’t begin to play until about 1990, when Lynn (who was learning to play the Celtic harp) gave him a tin whistle as a present. As well as whistles, he now plays a simple system flute, which is more like a Baroque flute than the contemporary article. Both this kind of flute and the Celtic harp are well suited to traditional Scottish (and other Celtic) music, which ties in with another interest, Scottish country dancing. As the flute and harp seem to complement each other, Peter and Lynn like to play together when they get a chance, but don’t mind playing individually. He enjoys playing in the background, rather than as a focus, and hopes that works well in healing situations.

Lynn and Peter McClure

Lynn McClure began playing the Celtic harp approximately 15 years ago, having been inspired by the early recordings of Lorena McKennitt which were very simple, voice and harp. She was particularly drawn to the early Scottish and Irish music although recently with Pete leading the way, they have recognized the possibilities from the popular and jazz classics of the 20th century. Prior to her interest in the harp, which is a lovely object, hers made by a local harpmaker Larry Fisher, she worked for many years as a Nurse Practitioner at Klinic Community Health Centre. Now that she has retired from Klinic, playing music in health care settings has provided a different way to still be involved.