Trey McLaughlin: Black Gospel Music in the United States

Bearded Trey McLaughlin is smiling at you. His backward ball cap perches on his head.
Open to all at no cost

Time and Location

Join us on Zoom
Celebrate Black History Month in the Arts
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Join us for several sessions with Trey McLaughlin to learn about Black Gospel Music in the United States. Trey will also teach choral students one of his gospel arrangements. The public is welcome and encouraged to join our class for these sessions.

Trey currently serves at Tabernacle Baptist Church of Augusta, Georgia. As Director of Worship and Arts, Mr. McLaughlin stewards and oversees 12 ministries and approximately 250 ministry volunteers. Mr. McLaughlin has taught as adjunct faculty at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, teaching graduate level courses where he continues his passion for writing and arranging music, teaching piano, and conducting classes in vocal technique.

As a performer, composer and arranger, clinician, educator, mentor and arts advocate, Trey McLaughlin is ambassador for the Augusta Arts community. As such, he was recognized by the Augusta Arts Council as its 2018 Artist of the Year. His international, national and local work in the arts continues to provide rich cultural, artistic experiences for all who encounter his programming.

Read Trey's full bio.

Disability Accommodations

For disability accommodations, please contact the department presenting the event. Disability access information is available online at Parking Services, and further resources can be found by contacting Western's Disability Access Center.