What We're About
“Founded by saxophonist Brian Sacawa and composer Erik Spangler, Mobtown has revealed a knack for putting works and musicians together in effective combinations.” - Tim Smith, The Baltimore Sun
Described as “an edgy music series” (The Washington Post) and “an imaginative organization” (The Baltimore Sun), the Contemporary Museum introduced Mobtown Modern in January 2008 to fill a void in Baltimore’s vibrant music scene and to serve as a catalyst for musical innovation and the creation and presentation of the new music of our times. Through the presentation of today’s most relevant, innovative, and engaging new music and reimagining the total concert experience, Mobtown Modern fosters meaningful encounters with music, musicians, and composers and actively engages a diverse audience in experiences of contemporary music that are unexpected, challenging, and inspiring. Mobtown Modern seeks to be the region’s leading voice for musical innovation and to be instrumental in establishing Baltimore as a vital center for contemporary music.