2021-22 SEASON
May 14, 2022
7:30 PM
Concert Hall
Program will be
announced from the stage.
Be prepared to be swept away. The arts possess the unparalleled power to inspire, educate, liberate, and transform. With roots stretching deep into the history of human culture, performances invite us to set aside the constant hum of our daily routines and gather together to envision, to imagine, and to be astonished.
After a period of reduced live performances, we are delighted to raise the curtains on an extraordinary season at The Noorda Center for the Performing Arts, the leading star of UVU’s campus and a hub for the arts in Utah County. There is a special energy in The Noorda, perhaps because it wasn’t long ago that a performing arts center was just a dream. Now in our third season (hopefully our first uninterrupted, in-person season), we are overjoyed to welcome you to our pristine and inspiring spaces.
The event you will experience tonight is the result of countless hours of practice, study, and rehearsal from acclaimed faculty, award-winning guest performers, talented students, and renowned guest artists. In the School of the Arts, we seek to educate and inspire audiences and communities through bold and compelling programming as well as world-class performances. All of this connects deeply to our academic mission.
On behalf of the performers and all those who worked so hard behind the scenes to make this event a reality, thank you for joining us. You are the reason we do what we do – your interest, your energy, your awe. Please enjoy the performance and don’t forget to allow yourself to be swept away.
Courtney R. Davis, J.D., M.A.
Dean, School of the Arts
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, during which he was a member of its University Singers and Chorale, and placed second and third in Georgia’s College NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) Competition for two consecutive years. Trey is a member and past president of the professional music fraternity Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and he is a former director of G.E.N.E.S.I.S., the Columbus State University Gospel Choir. Trey graduated from Columbus State University in May of 2008 with a Bachelor of Music Performance Degree with emphasis in Vocal Pedagogy.
In 2014, Trey had the honor of conducting a Master Class and performing at the L’Opéra de Massy in Massy, France. In October of 2015, Trey conducted a 300‐voice choir in Krakow, Poland as the guest clinician of the annual 7x Festival. Locally, he often services as guest clinician for Honor Choruses throughout the state of Georgia.
As a performer, composer, clinician, educator, and mentor, Trey 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.
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, 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 giving glory to God 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.
Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar have toured extensively throughout the United States, including performances in New York City, Chicago, Boston, 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; and Rajadell, Spain.
Utah Valley University acknowledges that we gather on land sacred to all Indigenous people who came before us in this vast crossroads region. The University is committed to working in partnership—as enacted through education and community activities—with Utah’s Native Nations comprising: the San Juan Southern Paiute, Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, Uintah & Ouray Reservation of the Northern Ute, Skull Valley Goshute, Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation, Northwestern Band of Shoshone Nation, Hopi Tribe, Navajo Nation, Ute Mountain Ute-White Mesa Community, and urban Indian communities. We recognize these Native Nations and their continued connections with traditional homelands, mountains, rivers, and lakes as well as their sovereign relationships with state and federal governments. We honor their collective memory and continued physical and spiritual presence. We revere their resilience and example in preserving their connections to the Creator and to all their relations, now and in the future.
With this statement comes responsibility and accountability. We resolve to follow up with actionable items to make the School of the Arts at UVU and The Noorda Center for the Performing Arts an inclusive, equitable, and just space for all. There is much work to be done, and we are committed to putting these words into practice.
The Circle is an elite group of arts supporters at The Noorda Center for the Performing Arts. Our goal is simple: to create a sphere of influence that unites those who wish to have a significant impact upon the performers, patrons, and students who are transformed in our center for true artistic collaboration. Your contribution and support will make this impact by enabling The Noorda to bring the greatest talent from across the world through its doors. While here, these performers and artists will collaborate with students, the community, and our youth. Many will set aside time to visit with Circle Members at exclusive VIP events.
Join The Circle today. Call 801-863-8345 or email Alex Malone [email protected] for more information.
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