Tamra Gingold

Ms. Tamra Gingold Performing artist and Instructor

Ms. Tamra Gingold has been the Urbana High School Orchestra and All City Strings Director for 22 years in the Urbana School District #116 teaching grades 5-12.  She provides private instruction for violin, viola and cello. She received a Bachelor’s and a Master’s Degree in Violin Performance and Music Education from the University of Illinois in 1999 and 2002.  She received her National Board Certification in 2009.  She performs in several professional orchestras, the Bandoneon Massacre Tango ensemble, Sculds of Braggy Swedish group, and plays the Guitarron in the newly formed Mariachi Libertad.  She is the sponsor and one of the  directors for the Mariachi Tigres de Urbana.  Tamra is an active member for the Holocaust Educational Committee and the Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation Educational Committee. 

Tamra is the District 3 ILMEA representative for the 5th/6th grade Festival.

Tamra is the Educational Coordinator and section leader for the Urbana Pops Orchestra, where she mentors and works with student interns and professionals.   Tamra loves to play string instruments, but her passion is focused on teaching young people and helping them discover their love and passion for the arts.

Tamra will serve as the conductor of the Junior Orchestra of the 2025 Illinois Summer Youth Music session.