Symphony orchestra president and ceo - Speaking Of People - Brief Article

Ebony, Feb, 2002

Robert A. Reed is president and chief executive officer of the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, the largest performing arts organization in the state. Reed is responsible for fund-raising and sales, expanding the orchestra's schedule, collaborative partnerships and creating community outreach programs.

He is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati's Conservatory of Music, where he received both his bachelor's and master's degrees in music. He and his wife, Wanda, currently reside in Brandon, Miss.