BACKMAN, Sandra Lea

Sandra Lea Mauchley (born Backman) was a pianist, organist, and composer.

Pursuit of a career in music took her to Washington State University and the University of Wisconsin, where she earned degrees in piano performance, including her graduate degree with High Honours. Later, she became a professor at University of Idaho School of Music.

Primarily, her work was as an esteemed classical pianist, harpsichordist, and professor of music. However, in 1990, she also received an honorable mention in the Distinguished Composer of the Year Competition for her two piano piece entitled “Time in the Space of Night”.