The activity aimed to prepare students for graduate-level study and to enhance their understanding of the curriculum structure, teaching and learning systems, research processes, and academic capacity development. The program was designed to ensure alignment with higher education quality assurance standards in accordance with the AUN-QA framework.
       The activity included an explanation of academic administration and teaching and learning management delivered by the program coordinators, along with an introduction to the administrators, full-time faculty members, expert guest speakers in various music disciplines, and staff responsible for the Master’s and Doctoral programs. This was intended to ensure that new students clearly understood the roles and responsibilities of all parties involved in the educational process, as well as the systematic academic support mechanisms provided. In addition, the program offered detailed information on teaching and learning approaches, thesis and independent study requirements, creative research, and the development of musical works. Emphasis was placed on integrating theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and research in order to enhance student learning outcomes in alignment with ASEAN higher education quality standards. The overall atmosphere of the orientation was orderly and conducive to participation and the exchange of ideas among new students, faculty members, administrators, and guest speakers. This served as an important foundation for developing graduate students with strong academic competence, moral and ethical integrity, and the ability to create knowledge and musical works that sustainably respond to societal and professional needs.