University of Manitoba Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Performance
Performance and Training Highlights
Various roles in various Operas in Canada, USA & Europe
Nominated by the Canadian Opera Company to compete in the Stella Maris Vocal Competition
2nd Place in the Christina & Louis Quilico Awards
Awards from the New York District Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, the Sullivan Foundation & Jeunes Ambassadeurs Lyriques
1st Prize in Voice at the FCMF National Music Festival
Ileana's 3 Favorite Things:
Spending time with family
Travelling
Meeting new people
What inspired me to teach?
I come from a family of educators. My parents, brother, aunts, uncles and cousins are all educators in some capacity. It is embedded in our family and seeing the contribution teachers make to our society in bringing up our next generation inspired me to teach and make a contribution of my own.
Why do I teach?
This quote encapsulates why I teach: I would teach children music, physics, and philosophy; but most importantly music, for the patterns in music and all the arts are the keys to learning. – Plato
What do I teach?
Music Together®
Fun Fact
I am mom to Gabriel & Sabrin who have both taken Music Together since they were born. I was a professional opera singer who performed around the world. I am a reality TV junkie!