From
1985 until 2008 Lynne
served as Professor of Harp for the University of Michigan School of Music,
Theatre and Dance, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. During the same period John completed a
Bachelor of Music degree at Boston University with Lucile Lawrence and the
Master of Music degree at the University of Michigan. John & Lynne first performed together for the 1992
American Harp Society National Conference, held in San Diego, California. In 1995 John moved to San Francisco
where he quickly established himself as a premiere software developer, web
analyst, and information technology specialist. While
John was establishing himself as a gifted soloist and IT wizard, Aspnes was
busy performing as a soloist and chamber musician, recording and teaching, and
performing at music festivals throughout the United States and Europe. John and Lynne reconnected in Phoenix
Arizona in late 2008 making the decision to perform together again. Under the
name TrueNorth, the
reference direction for measurement of true direction, John &
Lynne are committed to focusing on their true directions as musical artists.
Through sharing the support, encouragement, education and legacy that has been
shared with them, the TrueNorth Harp Duo is committed to creating opportunity for the next generation of harpists to
find their true direction through music, and the harp.
Lynne Aspnes, Harp
Biography
True
North Harp Duo, Lynne
Aspnes & John Wickey
From
1985 until 2008 Lynne
served as Professor of Harp for the University of Michigan School of Music,
Theatre and Dance, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. During the same period John completed a
Bachelor of Music degree at Boston University with Lucile Lawrence and the
Master of Music degree at the University of Michigan. John & Lynne first performed together for the 1992
American Harp Society National Conference, held in San Diego, California. In 1995 John moved to San Francisco
where he quickly established himself as a premiere software developer, web
analyst, and information technology specialist. While
John was establishing himself as a gifted soloist and IT wizard, Aspnes was
busy performing as a soloist and chamber musician, recording and teaching, and
performing at music festivals throughout the United States and Europe. John and Lynne reconnected in Phoenix
Arizona in late 2008 making the decision to perform together again. Under the
name TrueNorth, the
reference direction for measurement of true direction, John &
Lynne are committed to focusing on their true directions as musical artists.
Through sharing the support, encouragement, education and legacy that has been
shared with them, the TrueNorth Harp Duo is committed to creating opportunity for the next generation of harpists to
find their true direction through music, and the harp.