Library
The SoCal Chamber Music Workshop has a large library of chamber music repertoire available for you to borrow during the week. A current listing is available here: here. We welcome donations and bequests of your used sheet music!
For the 2022 workshop, we are encouraging our participants to explore works written by women composers. Many of these beautiful works have been hidden from the spotlight and excluded from the traditional chamber music canon. We have curated a list of chamber works by women for you and your group to explore: Women Chamber Works. We have also purchased dozens of these works by women for our SoCal Library so that they are available to play at the workshop for years to come.
Patty Hicks - Library
Patty Hicks takes care of the SoCal library. She regularly purchases additional repertoire for the workshop.
“First year, I didn’t know what to expect! Received so much support from the coaches and attendees, and made some good friends! I will come again!”
-Eric B., 2018
“SoCal is the pinnacle of workshops for coaching, caliber of players, beauty of campus, and parties!”–Cherie G., 2018
“I have attended 3 years now and I keep coming back for more. Each year deepens my understanding and enjoyment of chamber music. The coaching is amazing, and I’ve learned so much.”–Charles Y., 2019
“The SoCal Chamber Music Workshop is an environment that fosters a great love and learning of music. Once here, you will be immersed in a community of people who strive to find beauty in the world.”–Milton W., 2018
“My week at SoCal provided an inspiring chance to make music with wonderful friends, become a better player, learn from terrific coaches, and play new literature. It was the perfect week!”–Gayle H., 2019
“The SCCMW is a wonderful week of excellent chamber music playing and pleasant conversations with old and new music friends. After attending for over twenty summers, it just keeps getting better and is an important part of my year.”
–Alice L., 2018
“The overall playing level was higher than ever! This workshop brings together incredible coaches and outstanding participants for a week of intense, fulfilling music immersion. ”
–Sarah C. 2019
“A week-long workshop that will push you to new heights, both personally and musically.”
-Raymond M., 2018
“This workshop continues to improve and innovate each year with the object of increasing our chamber music playing skills, musical enlightenment, and making new and strengthening old friendships. I’m proud to be witnessing its growth.”
–Ron G., 2019
“Once again, I have improved as a musician over the course of the week. Thank you SCCMW!”
–Caroline C., 2019
“This workshop really pushed my level of artistry like no other musical experience I’ve ever had. Well thought out planning and resources strikes a great balance between relaxing musical retreat and intense ensemble workshop. It has earned a permanent spot in my annual calendar.”
–Peter C., 2019