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 as the composer for Sam Raimi's Quibi series 50 States of Fright.[1] He has also worked extensively on animated series such as 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 Teletoon series Dr. Dimensionpants. He has been nominated three times for a Leo Award for Best Music in an Animation Program in 2016, 2017, and 2019.[2][3][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.
Career[]
Chan's concert works are influenced by Chinese folk music and Western popular music.[7] He is also a frequent collaborator with indie artists, often arranging and performing string parts.[8]
References[]
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2020-06-28. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "2016 Leo Awards: Nominees by name". Leo Awards. Archived from the original on 11 July 2018. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ "2017 Leo Awards: Nominees by name (Archived copy)". Archived from the original on 2017-05-27. Retrieved 2017-06-29.
- ^ "2019 Leo Awards: Nominees by name". Archived from the original on 2019-06-02. Retrieved 2020-04-22.
- ^ "Making Tracks". Trinity Western Magazine. Trinity Western Magazine. Archived from the original on 2016-05-08. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
- ^ "Creation, Limitation, and the Infinite Creator". TWU Alumni Association. Trinity Western University. Archived from the original on 5 May 2016. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
- ^ "Music and the Divine Presence". Estonian World Review. Archived from the original on 8 May 2016. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
- ^ "Vancouver cinematic indie folkster Zaac Pick releases 'Constellations' + Album premiere". Beatroute. Archived from the original on 6 May 2016. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
External links[]
- Caleb Chan at IMDb
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