Natalia Romero Arbeláez

Originally from Colombia, Natalia Romero Arbeláez is an experienced music educator, conductor, and community builder. As an educator, she thrives in the intersection of academic and applied music making. She is passionate about access, and student voice & ownership in her classroom and performing practices. Natalia's strength lies in her ability to connect and
engage singers across all settings. 

Natalia works as the Upper School Choir Director at The Blake School in Minneapolis where she directs three curricular ensembles and two extra-curricular groups, in addition to music directing the fall musical.

In addition to teaching, Natalia is an active performer and vocal coach. She was last seen as the host of STAGE on TPT, for which she received an Emmy Nomination, and on the stage of Orchestra Hall hosting Young People’s Concerts. She can be found singing with Border CrosSing, where she serves as the Education and Community Engagement Director, in addition to directing Heritage Choir, a bilingual community choir. 

Natalia holds a Bachelor of Music from Saint Olaf College and a Master of Music Education from the University of Saint Thomas.