Caleb Chan is a

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and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known as the composer for

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'' and Sony Pictures Television's ''Panhandle'' Series. He has worked extensively on animated series such as

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's '' Angry Birds: Summer Madness'',

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's '' Team Zenko Go'' and

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''. He was also a longtime contributor to the '' My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic'' franchise. He has been nominated for two Canadian Screen Awards and six times for a Leo Award for Best Music in an Animation Program.

Early life and education

Chan attended the

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, Trinity Western University, and the

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where he graduated with a

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in music composition.

Career

Chan's concert works are influenced by Chinese folk music and Western

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. He is also a frequent collaborator with indie artists, often arranging and performing string parts.

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