GOSPEL / ARTIST SPOTLIGHT CONCERT TREY MCLAUGHLIN & <strong>The</strong> <strong>Sounds</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Zamar</strong> FEBRUARY 3, <strong>2024</strong> AT 7:30 PM 90MINS IN LENGTH WITH NO INTERMISSION. <strong>Trey</strong> <strong>McLaughlin</strong> 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 <strong>Trey</strong> <strong>McLaughlin</strong> & <strong>The</strong> <strong>Sounds</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Zamar</strong> have carved a unique place for themselves in the music industry through soul-stirring arrangements <strong>of</strong> contemporary gospel, musical theater, and rich original compositions. <strong>The</strong> 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, <strong>Trey</strong> <strong>McLaughlin</strong> & <strong>The</strong> <strong>Sounds</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Zamar</strong> are known for their opulent harmonies and beautiful blends, which are showcased throughout their 2012 album Limitless. <strong>The</strong> 14-track compilation is sprinkled with ballads and anthems <strong>of</strong> original songs that will bring inspiration and joy to the hearts <strong>of</strong> those who listen. In addition to their distinct gospel style, <strong>Trey</strong> <strong>McLaughlin</strong> & <strong>The</strong> <strong>Sounds</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Zamar</strong> have inspired audiences with clever arrangements <strong>of</strong> musical theater covers. Always providing a fresh perspective, the group’s sound is truly authentic while capturing the essence <strong>of</strong> the original piece. <strong>The</strong>ir robust social media following boasts over 80 million YouTube views. <strong>Trey</strong> <strong>McLaughlin</strong> & <strong>The</strong> <strong>Sounds</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Zamar</strong> 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. <strong>The</strong>ir 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 <strong>2024</strong>, 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, <strong>The</strong> Kentucky Center, Ball State University, and the Flint Institute <strong>of</strong> Music. ABOUT TREY MCLAUGHLIN <strong>Trey</strong> M. <strong>McLaughlin</strong> is a passionate vocalist, educator, composer, arranger, and clinician. Known for fusing together an eclectic mix <strong>of</strong> musical genres, he arranges and performs original works with his own touring and recording ensemble, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Sounds</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Zamar</strong>. <strong>Trey</strong> currently serves as Director <strong>of</strong> Worship and Arts at Tabernacle Baptist Church <strong>of</strong> Augusta, Georgia, and is the Artistic Director <strong>of</strong> the non-pr<strong>of</strong>it performing arts youth group, Creative Impressions, <strong>of</strong> which he was once a member and Student Director. <strong>Trey</strong> serves as adjunct faculty at the University <strong>of</strong> St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, teaching graduate level courses in conducting, vocal technique, composition, arranging, and piano. Born in Augusta, GA, <strong>Trey</strong> M. <strong>McLaughlin</strong> graduated from the John S. Davidson Magnet School in 2002. He attended Columbus State University (<strong>The</strong> Schwob School <strong>of</strong> Music) in Columbus, GA, graduating in 2008 with a Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Music Performance Degree with emphasis in Vocal Pedagogy. <strong>Trey</strong> is a member and past president <strong>of</strong> the pr<strong>of</strong>essional music fraternity Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and is a former director <strong>of</strong> G.E.N.E.S.I.S., the Columbus State University Gospel Choir. In 2014, <strong>Trey</strong> had the honor <strong>of</strong> performing and teaching at the L’Opéra de Massy in Massy, France. In October <strong>of</strong> 2015, he conducted a 300-voice choir in Krakow, Poland as the guest clinician <strong>of</strong> the annual 7x Festival. Domestically, in January <strong>of</strong> 2020, <strong>Trey</strong> led workshops with twelve local Boston choirs, culminating in an electrifying joint performance at Harvard University. Locally, he <strong>of</strong>ten serves as guest clinician for Honor Choruses throughout the state <strong>of</strong> Georgia. In <strong>February</strong> <strong>2024</strong>, <strong>Trey</strong> 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, <strong>Trey</strong> will be a resident guest artist at the College <strong>of</strong> Fine & Performing Arts at Western Washington University. As a performer, composer, clinician, educator, and mentor, <strong>Trey</strong> M. <strong>McLaughlin</strong> is an ambassador for the Augusta Arts community. His international, national, and local work provides rich cultural and artistic experiences for all <strong>of</strong> whom he encounters.
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