The North Park Winds

(With Strings Attached)


Flute  Sharletta Richardson

As a music instructor at Lincoln High School, Sharletta brings to the North Park Winds a broad range of musical skills and a passionate commitment for the classics. She has a masters in music education from the Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati.
Flute  Nancy Hupp

A former computer scientist with the Navy research lab, Nancy now concentrates on music. In addition to the North Park Winds, she is a member of the Hillcrest Woodwind Ensemble and two choral groups: Notables and Pacificaires. She also performs as a dancer and musician with the group Roman Holiday.
Clarinet  Kit Gateley

Although running a software development company controls much of her life, Kit's passion is the clarinet, be it with the North Park Winds, her Klezmer band, or jamming with the Wild Jammin' Women. She is a founding member of the North Park Winds.
Horn  Donna Bullock

A retired school counselor, Donna now volunteers for the San Diego Symphony. The french horn has been her life-long companion, from early years with the Youth Symphony to joining the North Park Winds in 2004.
Cello  Karen Friedrichs

A retired elementary school teacher, Karen now spends her days hiking, mountain biking, roller-blading, kayaking, playing her cello in a string quartet, and emulating a bassoon in the North Park Winds. She has recently finished hiking the Appalachian Trail, an eight year project.

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