The goal of No Jackets Required (NJR) is to promote the performance, discussion, and appreciation of contemporary popular music within the University community. This goal will be achieved through scheduled meetings, rehearsals, programming, and performance of repertoire each semester.
No Jackets Required is a Student Activities funded, music performance club at the University of Rochester. The club is open to all students, and encompasses a wide range of interests.
Our goal is to promote the performance, discussion, and appreciation of contemporary popular music and to strengthen the University's music community.
To achieve this goal, we have performing ensembles, put on shows, support other groups' events, host open mics, and give students a chance to develop their performance and organizational skills.
Come to a GIM, GMM, Eboard meeting, show, or send us a DM on instagram (@no_jackets_required). If you're interested in performing, audition for a show or ensemble. Our shows are open to all students, regardless of skill level, so don't be shy!
For non-musicians: Join our Show Teams to help us make the magic happen. We have roles in logistics, tech, and more. There's something for everyone!
For prospective members: Come to meetings, join us on CCC, and follow us on instagram. Feel free to reach out via DM's or Email if you have any questions!
Each semester, NJR puts on two shows. Our Big Show and our House Show. We also host an ensemble showcase to present the hard work our ensembles have been putting in all semester.
Big shows take place halfway through the semester in the May Room. Setlists are generally around 30 songs, and we receive technical support from our friends at ECM.
House Shows take place towards the end of the semester in Drama House. Setlists are generally around 20 songs, and all technical work is done in house.
Rock Ensemble covers a variety of rock, pop, and metal songs. From Lucy Dacus to Bathory, Fall Out Boy to Journey, anyone looking for a fun place to play music and foster community should join rock ensemble! We play many events on campus and are the main performers at Drama House parties during the year. Follow us at @njr_rockband on Instagram!
We play acoustic covers of all types of music. We foster an intimate and friendly environment, and love adding harmonies wherever and whenever we can! Follow us on Instagram @njr_acoustics
Join us in playing music from all over the world.
Interested in laying down some groovy melodies? We've got everything from jazz to bossa nova, soul, and funk to get you movin' and groovin'.
The goal of No Jackets Required (NJR) is to promote the performance, discussion, and appreciation of contemporary popular music within the University community. This goal will be achieved through scheduled meetings, rehearsals, programming, and performance of repertoire each semester.
Please fill out this form to request a performance.