"She’s a songwriter of haunting melodies which skate just to the romantic side of edgy, on which sit direct, socially resonant lyrics, and under which pulses deeply soulful playing."
Vancouver’s Clara Shandler performs under the moniker Sidewalk Cellist. She's performed on three continents, her music has been featured in films and has been performed by small ensembles and orchestras, she's collaborated with dancers, poets and theatre productions to create memorable experiences, and has released her fourth full-length album in September 2024.
Sounds like Joni Mitchell meets Yo Yo Ma meets Nirvana.
Clara is a dedicated educator, committed to making music lessons fun by tailoring lessons to fit each individual student. She currently teaches cello, piano, and composition at the East Vancouver Community Music School and online through Music Arts School in Cambodia.
Clara identifies as bi-sexual/pan-sexual. She is a staunch advocate for human rights, environmental protection, and reconciliation.
If you need more cello in your life, you can email clara [at] sidewalkcellist [dot] com
Sign up for the Sidewalk Cellist's Quarterly Newsletter for invitations and updates
Support the Sidewalk Cellist with a Paypal donation :)
Vancouver’s Clara Shandler performs under the moniker Sidewalk Cellist. She's performed on three continents, her music has been featured in films and has been performed by small ensembles and orchestras, she's collaborated with dancers, poets and theatre productions to create memorable experiences, and has released her fourth full-length album in September 2024.
Sounds like Joni Mitchell meets Yo Yo Ma meets Nirvana.
Clara is a dedicated educator, committed to making music lessons fun by tailoring lessons to fit each individual student. She currently teaches cello, piano, and composition at the East Vancouver Community Music School and online through Music Arts School in Cambodia.
Clara identifies as bi-sexual/pan-sexual. She is a staunch advocate for human rights, environmental protection, and reconciliation.
If you need more cello in your life, you can email clara [at] sidewalkcellist [dot] com
Sign up for the Sidewalk Cellist's Quarterly Newsletter for invitations and updates
Support the Sidewalk Cellist with a Paypal donation :)
Latest Musical Release: Pacific Rain
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"Pacific Rain" is the fourth full-length album from the Sidewalk Cellist. This album has been a labour of love, around seven years in the making...
Made possible by the support of Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia. If you would like to support this project, please consider downloading this album on Bandcamp and/or sharing it with friends. It is available on *all* major streaming services. Click here to watch an adorable video featuring the song "Interwoven" |
Promotional Photos:
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Live Performance:
For examples of my commissioned works for film, dance,
and other collaborations, click here
Reviews:
"The show was amazing, so inventive and creative, sometimes quirky in a good way,
meaningful and quite beautiful.... Perfect. "
- Holly Duff, Artistic Director of West Coast Chamber Music
"[Clara's] sound is very honest and real" - Corbin Keep
"[Pacific Rain] is gorgeous, lush, and evocative" - Atlin Morgan
Press:
Interview with Inspired Magazine - click here to read
Mentioned in Asparagus Newsletter - click here to read
Article in Salt Spring Exchange - click here to read
Article in Stir Magazine - click here to read
Interview with Our City Tonight - click here to watch
Featured in Richmond Sentinel - click here to read
Mentioned in Pique News Magazine - click here to read
Featured in Translink's Buzzer Blog - click here to read
Interviewed in the Georgia Straight - click here to read
Mentioned in the Vancouver Sun - click here to read
Featured in the New Westminster Record - click here to read
Featured in World People Project - click here to read
Featured on CBC Radio - click here to listen
Mentioned in Asparagus Newsletter - click here to read
Article in Salt Spring Exchange - click here to read
Article in Stir Magazine - click here to read
Interview with Our City Tonight - click here to watch
Featured in Richmond Sentinel - click here to read
Mentioned in Pique News Magazine - click here to read
Featured in Translink's Buzzer Blog - click here to read
Interviewed in the Georgia Straight - click here to read
Mentioned in the Vancouver Sun - click here to read
Featured in the New Westminster Record - click here to read
Featured in World People Project - click here to read
Featured on CBC Radio - click here to listen
Catch the Sidewalk Cellist on Tour across BC this Spring
Download free sheet music for these songs
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