Richard Toomer

Choir Leader Richard Toomer runs Rock Choir in Newton Abbot, Rock Choir in Plymouth, and Rock Choir in Torquay.

Richard studied music at the Birmingham Conservatoire and graduated in 1992 (B.A. Hons) when he completed his PGCE in secondary music at UCE in Birmingham. Richard majored on violin and piano but also studied both orchestral and choral conducting with Jonathan Del Mar and Simon Halsey.

Richard has twenty-three years’ experience as a Head of Music and Performing Arts in comprehensive education both in Birmingham where he was born and Devon where he has recently re located to with his family.

Richard has a real passion for musical theatre and choral music and has just been MD for his 50th show. He has worked in theatres and with orchestras and choirs all over the country including Birmingham Hippodrome and Birmingham Symphony Hall.

Richard lives and breathes music and singing and is on a personal mission to share the amazing benefits that being part of a choir can bring to anyone and everyone! He is immensely looking forward to his time with Rock Choir – Let’s Sing!


I have been working for Rock Choir and I can genuinely say that I have loved every single second of it. It ticks all boxes for me. 

I work within a great team of like-minded, creative, genuine, supportive and incredibly talented people.  This is both on a local, regional and national level. I feel that I am both supported and challenged by Caroline and the team both as a musician and on a personal level.

The performance and creative opportunities that Caroline and Rock Choir have provided for me in my short time as a choir leader I could have only dreamed of in my previous job.  I love the members, I love the music, I love my team and I love the whole ethos of what Rock Choir is all about.  

We are always looking to provide the very best tuition, opportunities and support for each and every member and I for one continue to be inspired by Caroline and her creative team.

Choir Leader for:

  • Newton Abbot
  • Plymouth
  • Torquay

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