Caleb Chan (composer)

Caleb Chan
Genres
Occupation(s) Composer
Instruments Violin, piano, guitar
Website http://www.calebchanmusic.com/

Caleb Chan is a Canadian composer and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known for his work on the animated series My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, its Equestria Girls spin-off, and Littlest Pet Shop. He has also composed for the Sprout network series Nina's World as well as the Disney series Dr. Dimensionpants.[1][2] For his work on Nina's World, he was nominated for a 2016 Leo Award for Best Music in an Animation Program along with composer Daniel Ingram.[3] At the start of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (season 5) in 2014, Ingram, who is the songwriter for the show, announced that Chan will be the song orchestrator on the series from that point onward.[4] For their work on My Little Pony, they were nominated in 2017 for a Leo Award for best musical score.[5]

Chan attended the University of British Columbia,[6] Trinity Western University,[7] and the University of Toronto where he graduated with a master's degree in music composition.[8] His concert works are influenced by Chinese folk music and Western popular music.[9] He is also a frequent collaborator with indie artists, often arranging and performing string parts.[10]

References

  1. ↑ "Sprout: Nina's World: Credits". Media Village. NBC Universal. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
  2. ↑ "About". Trevor Hoffmann. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
  3. ↑ "Nominees by Name". Leo Awards. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
  4. ↑ "Daniel Ingram - Composer/Songwriter Facebook Page". Facebook. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
  5. ↑ http://www.leoawards.com/2017/nominees/by_name.php
  6. ↑ "Making Tracks". Trinity Western Magazine. Trinity Western Magazine. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
  7. ↑ "Creation, Limitation, and the Infinite Creator". TWU Alumni Association. Trinity Western University. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
  8. ↑ "Alumni". Trinity Western University. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
  9. ↑ "Music and the Divine Presence". Estonian World Review. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
  10. ↑ "Vancouver cinematic indie folkster Zaac Pick releases 'Constellations' + Album premiere". Beatroute. Retrieved 21 April 2016.


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