Genna Batson

Happiness is very important to me, and I strive to find it in the little things every single day! The happiness of my friends and family is just as important to me as my own. I am friendly, positive, and genuine. I'm passionate about music, nature, and the environment. I feel connected to nature, and love spending time outside whether I'm skiing, hiking, or on the beach. I love my family and best friends more than anything, so times spent with them are always the best. My family's dog, Bella, is also a huge part of our lives.

I am deeply passionate about music and am nurturing my love for it by studying Music Business in Syracuse University's Bandier Program. My interest in music and live performance developed in elementary school when I started acting in the school musicals. Around the same time I took up piano lessons, but soon realized I preferred singing. This segued into multiple years of voice lessons, and a love for musical theater. In middle school I decided I wanted to pursue musical theater as a career, and someday make it to Broadway. I continued to perform all throughout high school, but eventually felt myself getting tired of the long and frequent rehearsals.

In high school I started going to more concerts and music festivals. I was really moved by the power of live music and sense of community I felt at each show. Since I loved music and still wanted it to be my life, I decided I would study music business in college.

On campus, I have gained experience working with University Union. As a member of the Concerts Board, I have been the Administrative Assistant, Co-Director of the Bandersnatch Music Series, and am now the Co-Director of Mayfest. As much as I have enjoyed booking shows, I would ideally like to work for a music festival production company. But, I am open to wherever the wind takes me!