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He was appointed as Chief Conductor of the [[Edmonton Symphony Orchestra]] at just 23 years of age (with a designate season prior to commencing his full tenure in 2017). Prior invested greatly in the artistic output and community outreach of the orchestra – championing new music,[{{Cite web |last=Mark |first=Morris |date=23 April 2022 |title=ESO channels the elements with new works including one from up-and-coming composer Alissa Cheung |work=edmontonjournal |url=https://edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/local-arts/eso-channels-the-elements-with-new-works-including-one-from-up-and-coming-composer-alissa-cheung }}] with a focus on programming which reflects the rich diversity and cultural history of the region. By his third season every masters' series concert featured music by female composers. |
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He was appointed as Chief Conductor of the [[Edmonton Symphony Orchestra]] at just 23 years of age (with a designate season prior to commencing his full tenure in 2017). Prior invested greatly in the artistic output and community outreach of the orchestra – championing new music,[{{Cite web |last=Mark |first=Morris |date=23 April 2022 |title=ESO channels the elements with new works including one from up-and-coming composer Alissa Cheung |work=edmontonjournal |url=https://edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/local-arts/eso-channels-the-elements-with-new-works-including-one-from-up-and-coming-composer-alissa-cheung }}] with a focus on programming which reflects the rich diversity and cultural history of the region. By his third season every masters' series concert featured music by female composers. |
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In March 2025, he was appointed as the music director designate for the [[Eugene Symphony]] in [[Eugene, Oregon]].[{{cite news |last1=Bonham |first1=Ryan |title=Internationally Renowned Conductor Alex Prior Named Eugene Symphony's New Music Director |url=https://www.kezi.com/news/local/internationally-renowned-conductor-alex-prior-named-eugene-symphony-s-new-music-director/article_90104ddc-002f-11f0-b6a8-8b10546c3060.html |access-date=14 March 2025 |issue=13 March 2025 |date=13 March 2025}}] He will commence his first season as music director in October 2025. |
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In March 2025, he was appointed as the music director designate for the [[Eugene Symphony]] in [[Eugene, Oregon]].[{{cite news |last1=Bonham |first1=Ryan |title=Internationally Renowned Conductor Alex Prior Named Eugene Symphony's New Music Director |url=https://www.kezi.com/news/local/internationally-renowned-conductor-alex-prior-named-eugene-symphony-s-new-music-director/article_90104ddc-002f-11f0-b6a8-8b10546c3060.html |access-date=14 March 2025 |issue=13 March 2025 |date=13 March 2025}}] He commenced his first season as music director in October 2025. |
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