Clara Shandler, the sidewalk cellist

Vancouver-based composer/cellist Clara Shandler is on a cross-Canada tour to raise funds for the Georgia Strait Alliance supporting orca whales.

She 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.

She 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.