Levine Music mourns the passing of Bill Reeder, who served as Executive Director from 1993 to 1996. Bill guided Levine through a pivotal period of growth and transformation, overseeing the expansion of our reach with the opening of new campuses in Southeast DC, Maryland, and Virginia. His tenure marked a significant chapter in Levine’s evolution into the DC area’s home for music education.
Beyond Levine, Bill was a celebrated tenor with a distinguished international career, including eight seasons as a leading artist with the Zurich Opera and performances in major tenor roles across many prominent European opera houses. He brought this same passion and dedication to arts leadership, serving in key roles such as the founding Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts at George Mason University and Vice President and General Manager of Washington Performing Arts.
Bill Reeder (left) pictured with Levine supporters.
Bill also held leadership posts at the Saint Louis Conservatory of Music and Opera Music Theatre International and contributed to the founding of the Sallie Mae Trust for Education. His academic contributions included teaching appointments at Indiana University and Illinois State University.
Bill Reeder’s impact on the arts was profound, and his legacy at Levine endures in the campuses and programs he helped bring to life. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and the countless students and artists whom he supported through his leadership.