You know that when it comes to dorm rooms, the common consensus is that space is always at a premium. It’s bad enough you have to put aside your dreams of making it big in the music industry, at least while you pursue a degree, but — do you really have to leave behind your beloved guitar too? For the musically inclined students at Connecticut College, the answer is most definitely NO.
We’ve never heard of a student group quite like this one! Over two decades ago, musically inclined Connecticut College students formed MOBROC, or Musicians Organized for Band Rights on Campus – and it’s still going strong! MOBROC members not only have a chance to network with like-minded students and potentially form bands based on these new connections – they also have a fantastic space to jam! Conveniently located right on campus, MOBROC members use an old squash court, “the Barn” to practice, perform, and even store instruments. “The Barn” is complete with a balcony and sound system!
MOBROC has been pumping out the talent in the more than two decades that the student group has been in existence, with bands like Clap Your Hands Say Yeah and Take Care. Of course, MOBROC members also have plenty of chances to rock out at Conn College events. For a peek inside “the Barn” check out the Student Bands at Connecticut College YouTube video! It’s a good reminder that going away to college doesn’t mean giving up your dreams – it means finding an outlet (or creating one) to fulfill them.
