Conductor/Music Director
Caleb is in high demand as a music director, conductor, and adjudicator. He has music directed over a dozen productions at theatres such as Ogden Musical Theatre, Centerpoint Legacy Theatre, Backstage Performing Arts, On Pitch Performing Arts, and the NEXT Ensemble. He also served as a director for the Vocal Motion Show Choir, often asked to arrange music specifically for the group. Caleb was also the choir director for the First Presbyterian Church of Ogden for three years where he directed multiple choirs/small groups, a bell choir, and performed frequently as a solo pianist and vocalist.
Conducting/directing Samples
University of Oregon Repertoire Singers
Va, Pensiero - Giuseppe Verdi
Quicumque Christum Quaeritis - Hernando Franco
Lead with Love - Melanie DeMore
Nada te turbe - Joan Szymako
No One is Alone - Stephen Sondheim
Conducted by Caleb Saunders
University of Oregon Repertoire Singers
Dieu! qui'l l'a fait bon regarder! - Claude Debussy
A Hive of Frightened Bees - Andrea Ramsey
Walk Out on the Water - Royal Canoe, Arr. Geung Kroeker-Lee
Conducted by Caleb Saunders
University of Oregon Chamber Choir
When the Earth Stands Still, Don Macdonald
Conducted by Caleb Saunders
Portland State University Chamber Choir
Second Antiphon, Benedict Sheehan
Conducted by Caleb Saunders
Bountiful Jr. High School Combined Choirs
Ding Dong Merrily on High Arr. Ryan Murphy
Conducted by Caleb Saunders
Ryan Murphy & Kasey Bradbury piano
Bountiful Jr. High School Concert Choir
Bell Carol of the Kings Arr. Philip Kern
Conducted by Caleb Saunders
Piano - Kasey Bradbury
Vocal Motion Show Choir
The Star-Spangled Banner
Arr. Brittany Bennett and Caleb Saunders
Conducted by Caleb Saunders
First Presbyterian Church of Ogden, Bell Choir
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
arr. for bells by Barbara Baltzer Kinyon
Conducted by Caleb Saunders
First Presbyterian Church of Ogden, Tehillah
Lord, I Stretch My Hands to You, Jay Althouse
Conducted by Caleb Saunders
Piano - Margaret Rostkowski
Vocal Motion Show Choir Senior Company Rehearsal
Child of God, arr. Emily Crocker
Conducted by Caleb Saunders
Piano - Brittany Bennett
Reviews
"As a conductor Caleb is truly exceptional, operating not only with the highest technical skill, but always with great expression and creativity. He is already at the very advanced level of conducting that is technically so solid that he can listen and evaluate accurately what he is hearing, develop quick solutions which he then can implement efficiently and effectively."
-Dr. Mark Henderson
Director of Choral Studies Weber State University
"Caleb is pleasant to work with and is willing to go the extra mile to ensure everyone involved with the project is comfortable and able to perform to the best of their ability. He is assertive, but not overbearing. He gives appropriate feedback and understands the demands of the actor. He makes adjustments where necessary, but does not tolerate laziness. He pushes people to do their best. He holds others to the same standards he expects of himself."
-Maurie Tarbox
Artistic Director
Ogden Musical Theatre
"Caleb has been one of the most effective directors we’ve had in our church’s long history of choral and instrumental music. He has a gift for guiding and teaching all levels of participants, from the experienced to first time choir member, in a way that is welcoming, instructive, and inclusive. We asked Caleb to engage in many different tasks, especially during COVID, which required Caleb to access a number of different skill sets from solo performance to duets, videography to sound production, small ensemble directing to leading a 15 person bell choir. The greatest compliment I can give is that every member of the congregation who worked with Caleb walked away from the encounter more equipped musically, built up in their confidence, and having had a positive, encouraging experience."
-Pastor Jon Draskovic
First Presbyterian Church of Ogden
"As the director of the vocal and bell choirs at First Presbyterian Church in Ogden, Utah, Caleb has encouraged and supported novice musicians with his patience and kindness, while challenging more experienced ones with his deep love and knowledge of music. He has enhanced our worship with his vocal and piano solos. The congregation cherish him, as a musician and as a friend."
Margaret Rostkowski
Music Coordinator and Organist
First Presbyterian Church of Ogden
"Caleb is a natural educator. Students respond enthusiastically to Caleb's engaging style of teaching. Musical concepts are explained in a way that connects with students. Caleb's conducting style is carefully planned and shows an advanced level of musicianship. Accompanists and choirs have an easy time following Caleb and knowing exactly what he is asking for musically."
-Kasey Bradbury
Choir Director
Viewmont High School
"Caleb has been a valuable asset to Vocal Motion as a director. He does an excellent job connecting with students and helping them achieve their best. His attention to musical detail and professionalism has elevated our program. His piano skills are the best we have ever seen! And his happy personality makes him a joy to work with!"
-Brittany Bennett
Co-owner and Director
Vocal Motion Show Choir
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