About CMOP

The Chicago Modern Orchestra Project©® is an offshoot of the highly successful Mantra Blue Free Orchestra©®, both groups directed by Renee' Baker.

While MBFO plays only original compositions by Ms. Baker, involving her own highly developed "conduction-like" style of directing, the CMOP is dedicated to commissioning, performing and recording contemporary creative and classical music of many new composers.

The mission of the orchestra is to excite and encourage new audiences with their own brand of "out-of-the-box" programming.

We gratefully acknowledge the individuals, corporations, and foundations whose generous support makes our concerts and recordings possible.

Contact Renee' Baker at
reneebaker@chicagomodernorchestraproject.org for information regarding concert bookings.

MBFO©® and CMOP ©® are exclusively represented by RCB Arts Management.

Our Mission & Our Commitment

Scores of the unusual and completely innovative and unexpected programming is at the heart of CMOP's mission.

Original scores are sought from every genre of music, with special emphasis on living composers.

It is one of CMOP's highest aspiration to present compositions of new emerging composers that perhaps would not appeal to most symphonies.

So, with that in mind, concerts are usually a mixture of large ensemble pieces along with small ensemble delicacies sprinkled in.

We honor the free and not so free thinking composers as we peruse the world for scores to delight our audiences.

Collaborations with composers, soloists and other performance media are what make CMOP performances exciting!.

Expect the unexpected!