MMR has accumulated an extensive collection of chamber music over the past twenty-five years. This collection is available for use by campers and faculty during camp. We do not have the resources to make it available prior to camp. The collection is arranged by ensemble groups. Read the description of each ensemble group, and then select the appropriate tab at the base of the page.
Within each group, selections are arranged by Number of Players, then by Composer. Albums containing pieces by multiple composers follow the single composer albums.
The Chamber Music Collection will be available in the Library in Prentiss Hall on the Whitman College campus beginning Monday afternoon of camp week. You will be able to sign-out a selection out from the library. It must be returned to the library by 12:00 noon on the following Saturday. If you decide not to use any selections, please return them promptly to the library so they may be available to others.
The Chamber Music Collection has grown by donations from individuals aware of the collection’s value. If you have music that you would like to donate, please contact any MMR Board member or e-mail us at midsummer@musicalretreat.org. You may also designate your tax-deductible monetary donation for purchase of chamber music. We hope this collection will add further to your enjoyment of your camp experience.