Ileana
My life is one big song. I wake up and I’m singing my favorite song from the radio over and over because it’s stuck in my head. I change one of my kids’ favorite songs into one that includes ‘it’s time to eat lunch.’ And of course there is the singing to the radio.
Then there are the songs I write. Songs about falling in or out of love. Songs inspired by the lives of friends or strangers. Songs to praise God. Songs to get my kids to brush their teeth. Songs that help me sort things out when I’m down.
Musicals might seem weird because no one bursts into song in the middle of their daily life but I do. It’s a mixed up musical but it’s the music that gets me through my day. This is where I’ll share those songs with you and hopefully some of them will help you get through yours.
Thank you for listening!
-Ileana
A passion for praise
From music festivals and conferences to intimate coffee houses and churches, Ileana Burdine brings her joy filled voice to every song. After spending time in the Los Angeles area performing, songwriting and producing several CD releases which earned her accolades including a Malibu Music Award and NM ‘Mic’ Award, she returns to New Mexico to continue her work in Contemporary Youth Choirs. Currently serving as the Youth Mass Choir Director at St. Jude Thaddeus Parish, she helps develop confidence in her tween and teen choir members while promoting the blessings of being of service to their parish through their musical gifts. She continues to write and perform her songs and psalm settings and leads music for holy hours with worship and praise, retreats and the youth ministry.
