Background
Jones, Robert C. was born on July 21, 1943 in Needham, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William Arthur and Roberta (Cushman) Jones.
symphony orchestra administrator
Jones, Robert C. was born on July 21, 1943 in Needham, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William Arthur and Roberta (Cushman) Jones.
Bachelor of Science in Economics, Portland State University, 1966.
Secretary-treasurer, Musicians Mutual Association, Local 99, Portland, Oregon, 1969-1980;
Executive officer, American Federation Musicians of the United States and Canada, New York City, 1978-1980;
vice president, general manager, Minnesota Orchestral Association, Minneapolis, 1980-1983;
executive director, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, 1983-1987;
president, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, since 1987. President Northwest Conference of Musicians, 1976. Founding director Pacific Northwest Labor College, 1977-1980.
Panelist National Education Association, Washington, 1977-1980. Director Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies, Minneapolis, 1980-1983, West Coast Chamber Orchestra, Portland, 1978-1980.
Chairman Metropolitan Arts Commission, Portland, 1977-1980. Member Performing Arts Theatre Task Force, 1979-1980. Producer Artquake, 1977-1980.
Director Arts Celebration, Inc., 1977-1980. Member Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee, Indiana Advocates for the Arts. Board directors Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Member American Symphony Orchestra League, American Federation Musicians (Oregon state representative and legislation director 1971-1980), North America Saxophone Alliance (Northwest regional coordinator 1970-1980), Indianapolis Cultural Consortium (president 1984-1987), Arts Council of Indianapolis.
Married Susan Christine Anderson, March 19, 1966. Children: Jeffrey Howard, William Oscar.