Doctor Reeves has taught instrumental music in Aurelia, Iowa; at Oregon State University, and at Southern Utah University. He is a frequent guest conductor and teacher for music camps and festivals, having worked in Alabama, Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska, Oregon, and Utah. He is a member of the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra, the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra, the South Dakota Brass Quintet, and is a horn soloist both on the modern instrument and on the historical (natural) horn, performing with the Dakota Baroque and Classical Company. Dr. Reeves has performed in orchestras and festivals including the Wildacres Chamber Music Festival in North Carolina, the Oregon Mozart Players, and currently serves each summer as principal hornist for the Superior Music Festival Orchestra in Marquette, Michigan. He has also performed in orchestras for such professional entertainers as Chet Atkins; Kurt Bestor; Blood, Sweat and Tears; John Davidson; Cleo Laine; The Lettermen; Mitch Miller; the Moody Blues; Andy Williams; and the cast of "Sesame Street."

Dr. Reeves teaches applied horn, works with instrumental ensembles, and teaches in the area of music education.