Amelia Prioli
Director, Program Services & Operations
Amelia Prioli joined Music Will in June 2023, bringing over a decade of experience in Music Education and Arts Administration. A passionate advocate for music education, Amelia has dedicated her career to improving accessibility and fostering meaningful engagement with the arts. She is committed to using music as a tool for social change, working closely with students, families, educators, and communities.
With a focus on program development, organizational growth, and strategic partnerships, Amelia has collaborated with cultural institutions, state agencies, school systems, and leaders in the arts. Prior to joining Music Will, she led the Community Partnerships department at the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School, where she oversaw education initiatives for the largest combined professional orchestra and community music school in the U.S. Amelia’s expertise spans designing, piloting, and scaling culturally relevant music education programs. Her holistic approach emphasizes building deep relationships with stakeholders, providing operational support, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to sustain programs through diverse funding and engagement strategies.
Amelia holds a Music Education degree from Boston University and began her career in the Boston Public Schools, later teaching as a licensed music educator in Chicago and New York City. As a teaching artist, she has also taught privately and worked for Harvard University’s Music Education for Social Development Agency at Escuela Municipal Bellas Artes in Veracruz, Mexico.
Now based in North Carolina’s Triangle area, Amelia loves spending time with her husband and daughter, playing music, reading, and fishing.
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