djdubble8

Baltimore, MD, USA

Erik Spangler (DJ Dubble8) is a composer and electronic musician living in Baltimore, Maryland. Engaged equally with ensemble improvisation, live electronics, studio production, and notated music, Spangler aims to dissolve cultural boundaries while drawing all corners of inspiration into evocative soundscapes. His compositions have been performed across the United States and internationally by ensembles including the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Atlantic Brass Quintet, Boston Modern Orchestra Project, Rhymes With Opera, and International Contemporary Ensemble. Founder of The Vigil all-night music festival at Maryland Institute College of Art (2010-present), he is also co-founder of Mobtown Modern music series (2008-12) and Baltimore Boom Bap Society live improvised hip hop collective/music series (2011-present). Spangler holds degrees from Oberlin College Conservatory of Music (B.M., Music Composition, 1999) and Harvard University (Ph.D., Music Composition, 2004).