Our founder, Susan Calderalo, has a contagious passion for music and the performing arts. With a background in musical theater and 16 years of experience in music education, she has a proven track record of writing, directing, and producting large-scale productions for children. After studying Musical Theatre at Shenandoah Conservatory of music, Susan graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a BA in Vocal Music. She then spent the next 16 years building and growing music and choral programs in the Arch Diocese of Miami Catholic School system. Named "Teacher of the Year" in 2012, Mrs. Calderalo was blessed to share her passion for music with thousands of children, including hundreds of middle school aged students who joined her Award Winning Choirs along the way! She has written, produced, and directed more than 25 stage performances, organizing hundreds of children while highlighting their talents on professional stages.

In addition to her passion for musical theater and music education, Susan is well versed in worship music, and has been blessed to be able to use her gifts to serve the Lord in 8 different churches all over South Florida. After moving to Indian Land, SC with her husband and two children in 2020, she found a new home at St Gabriel Catholic Church in Charlotte where she now leads worship, and directs three of their growing choirs.