Emily Carmen is a composer, songwriter, and electric violinist known for her emotionally resonant sound and genre-blending versatility. Trained in film scoring and studio composition, she has worked across TV, film, and studio recording and collaborating with artists, directors, and producers to bring musical visions to life. With a background in orchestration and arranging, Emily brings a cinematic and deeply personal touch to every project, from lush string arrangements to bold original scores. Emily Carmen studied Studio Composition at SUNY Purchase, Film Scoring at NYU and Berklee College of Music, a graduate certificate in Music Rights Administration and Licensing from University Of Miami Frost School of Music and also a MA in Music Industry from University Of Miami Frost School Of Music Emily Carmen has worked on Nick Jr children television as a composer assistant to Steve Sandberg on Dora The Explorer, she has worked and studied with the Orchestrator Sonny Kompanek (Coen Brothers film orchestrator with Carter Burwell), assisted film composer Paul Cantelon (Conviction, Diving Bell and the Butterfly, Richard Horowitz (Any Given Sunday), and studied with Ira Newborn (The Naked Gun film franchise, Ace Ventura Pet Detective) and with legendary jazz musician and composer Illinois Jacquet, and Pulitzer Prize Nominee and Grammy winner Joel Thome. Please ask for examples of my work andof my work and references.…

Emily Carmen

Emily Carmen is a composer, songwriter, and electric violinist known for her emotionally resonant sound and genre-blending versatility. Trained in film scoring and studio composition, she has worked across TV, film, and studio recording and collaborating with artists, directors, and producers to bring musical visions to life. With a background in orchestration and arranging, Emily brings a cinematic and deeply personal touch to every project, from lush string arrangements to bold original scores. Emily Carmen studied Studio Composition at SUNY Purchase, Film Scoring at NYU and Berklee College of Music, a graduate certificate in Music Rights Administration and Licensing from University Of Miami Frost School of Music and also a MA in Music Industry from University Of Miami Frost School Of Music Emily Carmen has worked on Nick Jr children television as a composer assistant to Steve Sandberg on Dora The Explorer, she has worked and studied with the Orchestrator Sonny Kompanek (Coen Brothers film orchestrator with Carter Burwell), assisted film composer Paul Cantelon (Conviction, Diving Bell and the Butterfly, Richard Horowitz (Any Given Sunday), and studied with Ira Newborn (The Naked Gun film franchise, Ace Ventura Pet Detective) and with legendary jazz musician and composer Illinois Jacquet, and Pulitzer Prize Nominee and Grammy winner Joel Thome. Please ask for examples of my work andof my work and references.…

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Emily Carmen is a composer, songwriter, and electric violinist known for her emotionally resonant sound and genre-blending versatility. Trained in film scoring and studio composition, she has worked across TV, film, and studio recording and collaborating with artists, directors, and producers to bring musical visions to life. With a background in orchestration and arranging, Emily brings a cinematic and deeply personal touch to every project, from lush string arrangements to bold original scores.

Emily Carmen studied Studio Composition at SUNY Purchase, Film Scoring at NYU and Berklee College of Music, a graduate certificate in Music Rights Administration and Licensing from University Of Miami Frost School of Music and also a MA in Music Industry from University Of Miami Frost School Of Music

Emily Carmen has worked on Nick Jr children television as a composer assistant to Steve Sandberg on Dora The Explorer, she has worked and studied with the Orchestrator Sonny Kompanek (Coen Brothers film orchestrator with Carter Burwell), assisted film composer Paul Cantelon (Conviction, Diving Bell and the Butterfly, Richard Horowitz (Any Given Sunday), and studied with Ira Newborn (The Naked Gun film franchise, Ace Ventura Pet Detective) and with legendary jazz musician and composer Illinois Jacquet, and Pulitzer Prize Nominee and Grammy winner Joel Thome.

Please ask for examples of my work andof my work and references.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Assistant Composer at Dora The Explorer Composer Steve Sandberg
April 29, 2007 - November 30, 2025
Assisted the lead composer with all original music using Logic Pro and Sonar Edited MIDI mockups and prepared complete scores for weekly episodes Helped ensure all music met production deadlines for review and approval Contributed to the music heard throughout both shows as the second composer/editor on the team
Orchestration Assistant To Carter Burwell Orchestrator Sonny Kompanek at Sonny Kompanek Orchestrator To Carter Burwell
August 31, 2007 - June 29, 2009
Translated MIDI mockups into full orchestral scores using Sibelius for feature films, including Serious Moonlight (starring Meg Ryan) and projects by the Coen Brothers Prepared detailed conductor scores and individual parts for recording sessions Worked under tight studio deadlines to ensure accurate, readable orchestration aligned with composer Carter Burwell’s artistic vision Assisted in orchestration decisions such as voicing, dynamics, articulations, and instrumentation across various cue styles and ensemble sizes Supported all phases of score preparation, including proofreading, revisions, and session-ready formatting
Music Supervisor, Coordinator & Editor – Emergency Plan (Short Film) at Emergency Plan Film For Easterseals
March 31, 2025 - April 4, 2025
Oversaw all aspects of music for the short film Emergency Plan, created for the 2024 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Coordinated music delivery, licensing, cue sheet documentation, and collaboration with composers and production Edited, placed, and synced music to picture using Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro, aligning emotional arcs and scene pacing Ensured music was both creatively aligned and legally cleared within a 5-day turnaround
Composer Assistant at Richard Horowitz
December 31, 2007 - December 31, 2010
Richard Horowitz & Sussan Deyhim - Composers (The Sheltering Sky, Any Given Sunday) Composer Assistant | 2007–2010 Worked on score materials and mockups for international and award-winning films Contributed to projects including Tobruk (2009) Served as U.S. point of contact during international production periods Supported creative development and score preparation

Education

Studio Composition at SUNY Purchase
May 20, 2009
Film at Berklee College of Music
April 9, 2026 - May 20, 2004
MA Music Industry at Frost School Of Music at University Of Miami
June 20, 2025 - June 20, 2026
Film Scoring at NYU Buddy Baker Film Scoring Program
June 20, 2025 - August 22, 2007
Independent Studies at Ira Newborn (blockbuster flim composer and professor at NYU)
June 1, 2007 - December 1, 2009
Candles, Uncle Buck, Ace Ventura) Independent Study & Internship | 2007 - 2009 Studied film scoring, orchestration, and score preparation Gained direct insight into comedic scoring, song integration, and character-driven film music Worked within a professional film scoring environment
Legendary Jazz Musician And Composer Independent Study And Mentorship at Illinois Jacquet
August 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
Illinois Jacquet - Legendary Jazz Saxophonist (Lionel Hampton Orchestra, jazz pioneer) Mentorship | 2000 - 2004 Mentored during formative years Developed strong instincts in melody, phrasing, improvisation, and musical storytelling Foundation for expressive, melody-forward compositional voice

Qualifications

Film Scoring, Orchstration and Arranging
May 22, 2007 - September 22, 2009
Ira Newborn Mentorship (Ace Ventura, Naked Gun Film Franchise, etc.)
Orchestration and Arranging for major films with Orchestrator for Carter Burwell aka Cohen Brothers Films Film Composer
September 22, 2009
Assistant Composer Dora The Explorer Nick Junior Television Composer Steve Sandberg
January 22, 2007 - July 22, 2015

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Other