FREE Courtroom Concert: Border CrosSing

Border CrosSing is an award-winning, Minnesota-based, choral arts nonprofit. Our mission is to cross borders through choral music. Founded in 2017, Border CrosSing envisions a fundamental change in classical music culture, so that every concert, every audience, and the artists on stage truly reflect the cultural reality in which we live. Our work provides opportunities for people from different communities to understand each other in new ways through our multilingual Puentes concert series; Heritage Choir, our inclusive community chorus; education outreach with local schools; studio albums Un milagro de fe and Aquí te amo; and vocal sheet music publications on Graphite Marketplace.

The Border CrosSing Education Outreach Ensemble is composed of members from the Border CrosSing professional roster, all accomplished soloists, teaching artists, composers and performers based in Minnesota. Originally developed as part of MPR’s Class Notes program, Border CrosSing’s Education Outreach Ensemble has performed for thousands of students across the state. With the support of Chorus America Music Education Partnership Grants, the program has grown into ¡Dale! School Residency Program, where the ensemble brings Latin American music across styles and traditions to classroom settings and engages students directly in the learning and performing process.

Originally from Colombia, Natalia Romero Arbeláez is a passionate performer, music educator, and community builder. She brings energy and a deep love of inclusive music-making to every group she leads. Natalia is passionate about access, and singer input & ownership in her choirs and performing practices. In addition to her work in the classroom, Natalia serves as the Education & Community Engagement Director for Border CrosSing, where she’s developed the ¡Dale! School Residency Program and founded Heritage Choir, a joyful and welcoming bilingual community choir. Natalia holds a Bachelor of Music from St. Olaf College and a Master of Music Education from the University of Saint Thomas.