ChoralPop

Natalie Cardillo is a music educator, vocal arranger, and choral director dedicated to creating musical experiences that are joyful, accessible, and rooted in human connection. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education in Voice from the University of Delaware and has led award-winning choir and a cappella programs at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels. Natalie is the founder of ChoralPop and the current director of Pop-Up Choir Princeton, a community singing initiative presented in partnership with the Arts Council of Princeton. Through monthly events, she brings together singers of all ages and experience levels to learn, connect, and make music in a welcoming and supportive environment. She performs with the Delaware Choral Scholars, currently ranked #1 in the world by Interkultur. The ensemble won the Tolosa International Choral Contest and is preparing to compete in the European Grand Prix for Choral Singing. Natalie is also a former director of the professional all-female a cappella group Cape Harmony. Her work is guided by a simple belief: singing is one of the most powerful ways to build community, foster belonging, and create meaningful shared experiences.