Collaborative Pianist/Accompanist
Caleb has performed as a collaborative pianist in many different capacities and scenarios including but not limited to Concerto soloist, orchestral pianist, choral accompanist, live pianist for Musical Theatre productions, chamber music, and accompanist for soloists on a wide variety of instruments and voice types. Caleb has collaborated with prestigious groups such as the Oregon Bach Festival, the University of Oregon Chamber Choir, Salt Lake Choral Artists under the direction of Dr. Brady Allred, the NEXT Ensemble, the Utah Music Educators Association, and Weber State University. Caleb also frequently performs as a solo pianist for events like church services, weddings, funerals, banquets, receptions, etc.
Examples of Collaborative work
Orchestral
Weber State University Concerto Night
Grieg Concerto in A minor, movement III, featuring Caleb Saunders
Collaborative Recital
University of Oregon Collaborative Piano Recital Given by Caleb Saunders May 26, 2023
Featuring Jaron Johnson (Tenor) and Lily SlatonBarker (Violin)
Choral
UMEA All-State Choir 2021 directed by Dr. Jonathan Talberg
Alleluia for this Day - Accompanied by Caleb Saunders
University of Oregon Chamber Choir
Directed by Dr. Andrea Ramsey
The Times They Are A-Changin' - Bob Dylan, Arr. Adam Podd
University of Oregon Combined Choirs
Directed by Dr. Andrea Ramsey
Imaginary Creatures - Andrea Ramsey
Musical Theatre
Ogden Musical Theatre COVID Concert
Accompanied Live Piano for the entirety of the concert
Religious
2022 Church Music Festival - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
How Wondrous and Great - Arr. Shelley Hannig
May the Candle Guide My Vision - Words by Anne M. Molgard, music by Rachel P. Mohlman
Conducted by Kasey Bradbury
Solo Vocal
Emily Marsden Sr. Recital Accompanied by Caleb Saunders
Solo Saxophone
Concertino Da Camera, Jacques Ibert
Ryan Mott Saxophone, Caleb Saunders Piano
Recording
Anna Mullis cover of Kari Jobi's Forever
Recorded by Rob Lewis at Desert Peak Studios
Caleb Saunders - Piano
Recording
Concerto pour saxophone alto et orcchestra by Henri Tomasi
Ryan Mott - Saxophone Caleb Saunders - Piano
Reviews
"Caleb is one of the top two accompanists I have worked with over the past 25 years."
-Dr. Ralph Van Der Beek
Former Assistant Professor of Keyboard Studies
Weber State University
"Caleb is an incredibly intuitive and supportive collaborative pianist. I have loved working with him. He plays with accuracy and feeling - the perfect blend of artistry and musicianship."
-Dr. Jennifer Erickson
Adjunct Professor of Voice University of Utah, Weber State University
"Thank you, Caleb, for the music you provided for our corporate cocktail reception. The musical selections and artistic expressions performed provided our clients a distinguished and elevated experience. Every touchpoint of working with Caleb was effortless - from our initial conversation to the booking process to being on-site, Caleb showed a level of professionalism and attention to detail. I highly recommend him and plan to rebook as opportunities arise."
-Staci Dame
Event Coordinator
"It is always a pleasure to collaborate with Caleb! He plays with sensitivity, musicality, and the openness to suggestions/constructive criticisms that are essential within the collaborative rehearsal process."
-Chase Cornett
The Metropolitan Opera Chorus
". . . I loved having Caleb play for my students and I would consider him a singer's dream pianist! He not only commits himself fully to the rehearsal process, but further demonstrates a keen and intuitive nature as a pianist that completely supports and enhances the process of creating great artistry of the highest caliber. In all of my years of teaching, I consider Caleb to be one of the most successful collaborative pianists to have ever graduated from Weber State University."
-Dr. Karen Brookens Bruestle Director of Voice and Opera Weber State University
I have never worked with a student collaborative pianist more intuitive or expressive than Caleb. Truly. Ever.
-Dr. Andrea Ramsey Internationally Renowned Composer, Choir Director
Former Choir Director at The Ohio State University and the University of Colorado
"I absolutely love working with Caleb! I have hired Caleb to accompany two of my voice recitals and have never been dissatisfied. He comes to rehearsals prepared, he asks good questions and gives good feedback to strengthen the performance and he is a joy to perform with. He is not afraid to act on stage, and is much better at it than he will admit. I had him perform some ridiculous pieces with me where we had some goofy and fun interactions on stage and he went above and beyond my expectations. I truly admire his skill at the piano and his level of musicianship. If I could, I would collaborate with Caleb for every performance I ever do."
-Audrey C.
BM in Vocal Performance
"Caleb's playing set the perfect tone for our backyard wedding. He is incredibly talented and able to play anything! I couldn't have asked for a better pianist."
-Emily S.
BM in Vocal Pedagogy
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