Carmen Sandim

Carmen Sandim serves as a Part-Time Lecturer and Piano Area Coordinator within the Music & Entertainment Industry Studies department at the University of Colorado Denver's College of Arts & Media.

Education:

• Master of Music in Jazz Performance and Pedagogy, University of Colorado Boulder
• Bachelor of Arts in Film Scoring, Berklee College of Music

With over three decades of professional experience, Sandim's artistic practice spans Jazz composition, Film Scoring, and Brazilian-influenced music performance. Her career encompasses symphony orchestra collaborations, independent film scores, award-winning commercial jingles, and leadership of original Jazz ensembles, characterized by innovative fusion of contemporary jazz with Brazilian rhythms.

Sandim's discography demonstrates consistent evolution in jazz idioms with deepening Brazilian influences, featuring collaborations with renowned musicians like Ron Miles and Gilad Hekselman across her three critically acclaimed albums.

Awards:

• Pathways to Jazz Grant (2016)

Actively engaged in music education across multiple institutions, Sandim mentors students in piano performance and composition while maintaining a vibrant creative practice that bridges academic instruction and professional artistry.