Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar | February 3, 2024 | House Program

GOSPEL / ARTIST SPOTLIGHT CONCERT
TREY MCLAUGHLIN
& The Sounds of Zamar
FEBRUARY 3, 2024 AT 7:30 PM
GOSPEL / ARTIST SPOTLIGHT CONCERT
TREY MCLAUGHLIN
& The Sounds of Zamar
FEBRUARY 3, 2024 AT 7:30 PM

GOSPEL / ARTIST SPOTLIGHT CONCERT
TREY MCLAUGHLIN
& The Sounds of Zamar
FEBRUARY 3, 2024 AT 7:30 PM
90MINS IN LENGTH
WITH NO INTERMISSION.
Trey McLaughlin
DIRECTOR & LEAD VOCALIST
VOCALISTS:
Brandon Ball
Christopher Beaufort
Jocelyn Budgett
Arthur Chapman
Deron Dotts
Azure Evans
Jamiah Hudson
Morgan Jones
Sabine McCormick
Shanita Newton
Celena Smith
Rasheda Williams
Jasmyn Wright
BAND:
Christopher Thompkins, Musical Director
Dontavius Turner, Lead Guitarist
Ryan Johnson, Bassist
Gold Walton, Percussionist
TOUR STAFF:
Shanita Newton, Tour Manager
Todd Sullivan, Production Manager
Rasheda Williams, Merchandise Coordinator

ABOUT SOUNDS OF ZAMAR
Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar have
carved a unique place for themselves in the music
industry through soul-stirring arrangements of
contemporary gospel, musical theater, and rich
original compositions. The ensemble, organized
in 2009, has performed with gospel greats such
as William McDowell, Kierra “Kiki” Sheard, Richard
Smallwood, VaShawn Mitchell, Earnest Pugh, and
James Fortune.
Hailing from Augusta, GA, Trey McLaughlin &
The Sounds of Zamar are known for their opulent
harmonies and beautiful blends, which are
showcased throughout their 2012 album Limitless.
The 14-track compilation is sprinkled with ballads
and anthems of original songs that will bring
inspiration and joy to the hearts of those who listen.
In addition to their distinct gospel style, Trey
McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar have inspired
audiences with clever arrangements of musical
theater covers. Always providing a fresh
perspective, the group’s sound is truly authentic
while capturing the essence of the original piece.
Their robust social media following boasts over
80 million YouTube views.
Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar have
toured extensively throughout the United States,
including performances in major markets like New
York City, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, San
Francisco, Seattle, Austin, and more. Transcending
cultural boundaries, the group’s music is sung all
over the world. Their international travels have
included Paris, France; Krakow, Poland; Menorca,
Spain; Rajadell, Spain; and most, recently, Latin
America’s biggest cultural event, the Festival
International Cervantino in Guanajuato, Mexico
(October 2023).
This Winter 2024, the ensemble embarks on their
first Canadian tour, which features performances
at the iconic Place des Arts in Montreal and the
Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts; as
well as key domestic engagements at the Oberlin
Conservatory, The Kentucky Center, Ball State
University, and the Flint Institute of Music.
ABOUT TREY MCLAUGHLIN
Trey M. McLaughlin is a passionate vocalist,
educator, composer, arranger, and clinician. Known
for fusing together an eclectic mix of musical
genres, he arranges and performs original works
with his own touring and recording ensemble,
The Sounds of Zamar. Trey currently serves
as Director of Worship and Arts at Tabernacle
Baptist Church of Augusta, Georgia, and is the
Artistic Director of the non-profit performing arts
youth group, Creative Impressions, of which he
was once a member and Student Director. Trey
serves as adjunct faculty at the University of St.
Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, teaching graduate
level courses in conducting, vocal technique,
composition, arranging, and piano.
Born in Augusta, GA, Trey M. McLaughlin
graduated from the John S. Davidson Magnet
School in 2002. He attended Columbus State
University (The Schwob School of Music) in
Columbus, GA, graduating in 2008 with a Bachelor
of Music Performance Degree with emphasis
in Vocal Pedagogy. Trey is a member and past
president of the professional music fraternity
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and is a former director
of G.E.N.E.S.I.S., the Columbus State University
Gospel Choir.
In 2014, Trey had the honor of performing and
teaching at the L’Opéra de Massy in Massy, France.
In October of 2015, he conducted a 300-voice
choir in Krakow, Poland as the guest clinician of
the annual 7x Festival. Domestically, in January
of 2020, Trey led workshops with twelve local
Boston choirs, culminating in an electrifying joint
performance at Harvard University. Locally, he
often serves as guest clinician for Honor Choruses
throughout the state of Georgia.
In February 2024, Trey will be a featured guest
artist/conductor at the Southwest American
Choral Directors’ Association (SWACDA)
Conference in Denver, leading their gospel honors
choir. Preceding this, Trey will be a resident guest
artist at the College of Fine & Performing Arts at
Western Washington University.
As a performer, composer, clinician, educator, and
mentor, Trey M. McLaughlin is an ambassador for
the Augusta Arts community. His international,
national, and local work provides rich cultural and
artistic experiences for all of whom he encounters.

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MONTH
Sing and Swing —
A Jazz at Lincoln Center
PRESENTS Production
JAZZ / ARTIST SPOTLIGHT CONCERT
Tuesday, Mar 19, 2024, 7:30 pm
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in all of its playful and sophisticated glory,
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evening of singin’ and swingin’.
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Collective with
Abel Selaocoe
CLASSICAL, FOLK MUSIC, INTERNATIONAL /
ENSEMBLE SERIES
Wednesday, Apr 3, 2024, 7:30 pm
“Sirocco is a once in a lifetime experience,”
describes Plays to See. Sirocco is guest-directed
by South African cellist Abel Selaocoe and has
received rave reviews since its 2018 premiere.
Abel Selaocoe and his band Chesaba join
the UK’s Manchester Collective in a program
covering everything from arrangements for solo
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This performance is supported by Caroline and Simon Davis.
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TICKETS: queensu.ca/theisabel · 613-533-2424