Each semester the music area offers 15-20 music events. These include student recitals, faculty recitals, choir and band concerts, and guest recitals. Also, a Music Technology lab was installed, housing two Macintosh computers, a Kurzweil keyboard, a Proteus sound module and a sound system. This lab now gives students free access to the use of Finale, Vision, and music theory tutorial softwares. The music division's two performing facilities house Steinway and Kawai grand pianos.
Students also have access to several practice rooms and instruments.
Even more important than these fine facilities is the dedication of the music faculty, who offer quality teaching and a genuine interest in students' musical growth. Originally from Texas, Dr. Dan Hanson presently serves as an Associate Professor of Music. His previous teaching positions include appointments at South Plains College in Levelland, Texas, where he was a tenured Assistant Professor of Music, and Lubbock Christian University in Lubbock, Texas, where he was an Instructor of Music. His teaching responsibilities at USAO include all levels of music theory, composition, private percussion and wind ensemble. Dr. Hanson frequently performs as a professional pianist for community events and is also a published composer.