Richard T. Tinsley II is the Director of Choirs at Egg Harbor Township High School and Artistic Director of The Children’s Choir of Southern New Jersey. At EHTHS, he directs the Vocal Ensemble, Concert Choir, Treble Choir, and two auditioned a cappella groups, aChoired Harmony and Tonal Point. His ensembles have been featured at the NJMEA Conference, ACDA High School Festival, and in performances across New Jersey, Florida, California, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. 

Since 2022, Mr. Tinsley has led The Children’s Choir of Southern New Jersey, sponsored by the Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation, presenting seasonal concerts and collaborations with Stockton University, the Bay Atlantic Symphony, the North to Shore Festival, and regional arts organizations. 

Mr. Tinsley has served as a guest conductor for multiple honor ensembles, including the South Jersey Choral Directors Association Junior High Chorus (2018) and the Central Jersey Music Educators Association Intermediate Honors Chorus (2025). He is also an active adjudicator and clinician with Performing Arts Consultants, adjudicating festivals and competitions throughout the region. His work as a music educator has been recognized with the 2018 WorldStrides Teacher of the Year award and Oakcrest High School’s Novice Teacher of the Year (2015–2016). 

He holds a Bachelor of Music (2013) from Rowan University and a Master of Music in Music Technology (2024) from Southern Utah University. A dedicated member of the music community, he serves on the New Jersey Choral Procedures Board and holds memberships with NAfME, ACDA, SJCDA, ASCAP, IATSE, and NJMEA. Beyond the classroom, Mr. Tinsley is an active percussionist, vocalist, and A/V engineer at the New Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Mays Landing, NJ and in the surrounding community. 

Guided by a belief in the transformative power of choral music, Mr. Tinsley strives to create inclusive, relevant, and community connected programs. His concerts amplify young voices, and introduce them to a varied repertoire, fostering an environment where every singer feels valued, challenged, and inspired to make music with joy and authenticity.