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Caleb Chan
Genres
OccupationComposer
InstrumentsViolin, piano, guitar
Websitehttp://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. 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.[1] For their work on My Little Pony, they were nominated in 2017 for a Leo Award for best musical score.[2]

Early life and education

Chan attended the University of British Columbia,[3] Trinity Western University,[4] and the University of Toronto where he graduated with a master's degree in music composition.[5]

Career

Chan's concert works are influenced by Chinese folk music and Western popular music.[6] He is also a frequent collaborator with indie artists, often arranging and performing string parts.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Nominees by Name". Leo Awards. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
  2. ^ "2017 Leo Awards: Nominees by name (Archived copy)". Archived from the original on 2017-05-27. Retrieved 2017-06-29. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Making Tracks". Trinity Western Magazine. Trinity Western Magazine. Archived from the original on 2016-05-08. Retrieved 21 April 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "Creation, Limitation, and the Infinite Creator". TWU Alumni Association. Trinity Western University. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
  5. ^ "Alumni". Trinity Western University. Archived from the original on 2016-04-19. Retrieved 30 April 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "Music and the Divine Presence". Estonian World Review. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
  7. ^ "Vancouver cinematic indie folkster Zaac Pick releases 'Constellations' + Album premiere". Beatroute. Retrieved 21 April 2016.


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