Nazareth University

Nathan DeJoy '26 majored in music business while at Nazareth! We asked him about his Naz experience and what's next 🎓

1. How have your Naz experiences shaped who you are today?
"Before Naz, I didn’t know I wanted to be involved with the music business. I first planned to pursue physical therapy, because I’ve always been math and science oriented, but ultimately decided against it. I discussed multiple options with my Open Path advisor and he pointed out that at every session, I mentioned at least minoring in music, and one day suggested I lean into it."

2. Who has had the greatest impact on you?
"Professor Kristen Shiner McGuire, the percussion coordinator. She is just the kindest woman. She is extremely supportive and wants to see all of her students grow and succeed. She does everything she can to support her students."

3. What's next?
"Before graduation, I was offered a full-time job at Live Sound Inc., an audio production company based in Troy, New York, where I interned last summer."

Read more about Nathan's experience at Naz on the student blog, https://bit.ly/4u1jFki