Ondokuz Mayıs University State Conservatory was established on January 15, 1993 under the Law No. 3837 of the Rectorate. In accordance with the Article 7 / d-2 of the Law No. 2547 numbered 2880, the Music Deparment contains five art majors; Traditional Turkish Music, Composition and Condcuting, Piano, Harp and Guitar, Wind Instruments and Percussion, and Strings.
Since 2014-2015 academic year, Traditional Turkish Music Art Major continues its educational activities. The Piano, Harp and Guitar Art Major accept students since 2022-2023 academic year. The process of the activation for the other three art majors is in progress.