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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.[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] For their work on My Little Pony, they were nominated in 2017 for a Leo Award for best musical score.[4]

Early life and education

Chan attended the University of British Columbia,[5] Trinity Western University,[6] and the University of Toronto where he graduated with a master's degree in music composition.[7]

Career

Chan's concert works are influenced by Chinese folk music and Western popular music.[8] He is also a frequent collaborator with indie artists, often arranging and performing string parts.[9]

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. ^ "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)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ^ "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)
  6. ^ "Creation, Limitation, and the Infinite Creator". TWU Alumni Association. Trinity Western University. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
  7. ^ "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)
  8. ^ "Music and the Divine Presence". Estonian World Review. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
  9. ^ "Vancouver cinematic indie folkster Zaac Pick releases 'Constellations' + Album premiere". Beatroute. Retrieved 21 April 2016.


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