Hi, My Name is Luca

Luca Chan

Chaser of Light

Objective

To create environments of belonging so that,

together,

we can nurture relationships based on growth.

Education

2017

University of Lethbridge

Digital Audio Arts – Bachelor of Music

A generalist program which focused on, production, research, theory, and history.

This program included the following classes:
– Acoustics
– Advanced Audio Engineering Techniques
– Applied Research in Digital Audio Arts
– Audio Production Techniques
– Audio Synthesis
– Computer Music Perf. & Prod.
– Electronics for Music Applications
– Game Audio
– Introduction to Music Technology
– On-site Audio Reinforcement, Capture and Reproduction
– Scoring for Film and Digital Media

2009

Foothills Composite High School

High School Diploma

Experience

September 2017 - Present

Calgary Climbing Centre

Coach |Route Setter | Instructor | Desk Staff

April 2018 - August 2018

Vivint Inc.

Installation Technician 

October 2017 - April 2018 [Seasonal Winter]
April 2013 - September 2017 [Seasonal Summer]

Absolute Landscapes Ltd.

Summer | Construction Foreman
Winter | Snow Removal

September 2015 - April 2017 [Seasonal Fall to Spring]

Ascent Climbing Centre

Desk Staff | Instructor | Coach

Coached the Pre-Competition Youth Team

February 2011 - April 2016 [Seasonal Fall to Spring]

Earl's Restaurant

Line Cook

November 2010 - January 2011

Christine's No Frills

Cashier

July 2010 - November 2010

Seven Eleven

Night Shift Clerk

August 2009 - August 2010

The Source

Sales Associate | Keyholder

Professional Associations

Association of Canadian Mountain Guides

Certifications

September 13, 2020

St Mark James Training

Standard First Aid - CPR-C & AED

April 17, 2016

Thompson River University

Climbing Gym Instructor - Level 1

September 14, 2011 - September 14, 2016

Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission

ProServe

Community Involvement

September 2014 - April 2017

University of Lethbridge Climbing Club

Vice-President/President/Co-President

Organized yearly fundraising events, including:
The “Everest Challenge” for 82 participants and additional community members.
Raising $5976.75 in the spring of 2016 towards the construction of schools in Nepal.

September 2015 - April 2016

University of Lethbridge Yoga Club

Vice-President

Organized free weekly classes and monthly events for the community.

August 2014

Moroni's Quest - LARP Youth Conference

Calgary Foothills Stake - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Sound Technician

Interests

Audio Portfolio

Kyran Kaye Originals - Spring 2017

Acoustic Originals Written by Kyran Kaye
Performed by: Kyran Kaye
Recorded by: Lucas Chan
Mixed by: Lucas Chan

Truth Be Told
Walking Away
Mother of Mine

Acoustic Covers on Guitar - Spring 2017

Performed by: Aileen Davidson
Recorded by: Lucas Chan
Mixed by: Lucas Chan

Giving Tree - Plain White T's
Atlas Hands - Benjamin Francis Leftwich
Deep Dark Valley - Jon Bryant
If You Asked Me Too - Mackenzie Porter

Thinking Out Loud - Fall 2015

An acoustic cover of the song “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran.
Performed by: Andrea Seibel and So Shinohara
Recorded by: Lucas Chan and Michelle Mandy
Mixed by: Lucas Chan

Do I Wanna Know - Spring 2015

An acoustic rendition of the song “Do I Wanna Know” by the Arctic Monkeys
Performed by: Henrique Ellwanger and Mikayla Kaminski
Recorded by: Lucas Chan and Michelle Mandy
Mixed by: Lucas Chan

Don't Need A Million - Spring 2015

An Original of Steve Keenan recorded for Michelle’s Studio One Project at the University of Lethbridge
Performed by: Steve Keenan(Guitar/Vocals) and Paul Kype (Bass)
Recorded by: Michelle Mandy and Lucas Chan
Mixed by: Lucas Chan

Only The Beginning - Spring 2014

An original written for a high school graduation.
Written, composed, sung and written by: Jessica Arkell and Sydney Reimer
Recorded, mixed and mastered by: Sebastien Roy and Lucas Chan

Scriabin; Piano Etude Op. 8 No. 12 - Spring 2014

Performed by: Tasha Toney
Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by: Lucas Chan, Cory Fisher and Matthew Rederburg.

A Drum & Bass style collaboration.
Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered By: Lucas Chan
Lyrics Written and Performed By: Stephanie Orr

Synergy - Fall 2014

Pieces on Harp - Summer 2013

Recorded with less than ideal microphones due to the flood/tunnel collapse at the University of Lethbridge, but still came out with a decent recording.
Performed By: Rebecca Woodruff
Recorded By: Lucas Chan & Cecil Mortensen

18th Variation
In The Garden
What A Wonderful World

The Tide - Fall 2013

An Original 5.1 Collaboration Mixed Down For Stereo Use
Produced by: Lucas Chan, Sebastien Roy, Pat Clifton, Marcela Rhoads
Performed by: Jessika Arkell, Sebastien Roy, Pat Clifton, Emily Fletcher
Date released: 2014/01/05

U of L Wind Orchestra - Fall 2013

Folk pieces performed at the Southminster United Church on November 22, 2013
Performed by: U of L Wind Orchestra.
Conducted by: Chee Meng Low
Recorded by: Lucas Chan And Marcela Rhoads

Fanfare from La Peri - Paul Dukas
Folk Song - Ralph Vaughan Williams (1st Movement)
Folk Song - Ralph Vaughan Williams (2st Movement)
Folk Song - Ralph Vaughan Williams (3rd Movement)
Symphonic Poem 'Taiwan' - Toshio Mashima *Personal Favorite*
Suite Francaise - Darius Milhaud (1st Movement)
Suite Francaise - Darius Milhaud (2nd Movement)
Suite Francaise - Darius Milhaud (3rd Movement)
Suite Francaise - Darius Milhaud (4th Movement)
Suite Francaise - Darius Milhaud (5th Movement)
Selections from the music of Percy Grainger (1st Piece)
Selections from the music of Percy Grainger (2nd Piece)
Selections from the music of Percy Grainger (3rd Piece)
Serenade - Derek Bourgois
Folk Dances - Dmitri Shostakovich

The Chase - Spring 2012

A remaster of my first fully synthesized track, I initially got the idea for the lead synth from the movie Tron, and I let it evolve from there.