The ALO is Austin's institution for opera. They have offices, a box office, and a school of music here at their headquarters. Across the street is the Long Center for the Arts, their official performance home.

Programs often have visiting artists in leading roles, and usually one event each season is notably innovative in its material or interpretation.

The School of Music has been instrumental in providing in-house music instruction for students of all ages in a wide variety of styles and instruments, and for educational outreach programs.