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2026 ACDA Southern Region Conference March 4-7, 2026 Memphis, Tennessee

Jeffery L. Ames will be the speaker for this talk. His ensemble from Pearl River Community College in Pop-
photo and bio are on page 101. larville, Mississippi. Known for their dynamic sound
and engaging performances, The Voices have quickly
built a reputation as one of the most exciting collegiate

Opening Night Concert groups in the region. Last year, they released their al-
bum Absence of Time and won their first CARA award
for Best Country Song. The group also traveled to Puer-
A Cappella: Back By Popular Demand! to Rico, where they combined their passion for music
with meaningful service opportunities. On the competi-
Our opening night concert celebrates the power tive stage, The Voices earned first place and best chore-
and creativity of contemporary a cappella, bringing ography at the 2023 ICCA Athens Quarterfinal.
voices together for an unforgettable evening of music.
This concert highlights the artistry of singing without LaDona Tyson, Director
instruments, featuring everything from pop favorites
and soulful ballads to upbeat rock anthems and jazz-in-
spired harmonies. Audiences will be swept away by Mississippi State University
tight harmonies, vibrant vocal percussion, and stand- TrebullDawgs
out solos that showcase the full range of the human
voice. Each ensemble brings its own unique sound and
personality, making every moment fresh, exciting, and
inspiring.
Whether you’re a devoted fan of a cappella or ex-
periencing it for the first time, “Back By Popular De-
mand” promises to entertain, uplift, and amaze. Don’t
miss this unforgettable celebration of music reimag-
ined—completely a cappella—and discover why this
concert truly lives up to its name!

The TrebullDawgs, founded in 2016 at Mississippi
Pearl River Community College State University, are a spirited collegiate a cappella en-
The Voices semble dedicated to pushing the boundaries of vocal

artistry. Their name marries musical roots and universi-
ty pride: “Trebull” nods to the treble clef in sheet music,
while “Dawgs” honors the MSU Bulldogs mascot. The
TrebullDawgs blend varied backgrounds into a tight-
knit musical family united by a passion for harmony and
creativity. Their repertoire spans chart-toppers, timeless
classics, and imaginative new arrangements, all deliv-
ered with rich harmonies, bold vocal runs, and dynamic
beatboxing. Beyond performance, the group emphasiz-
es community impact through benefit concerts, charita-
ble outreach, and musical education.

Caleb Studdie and Maddie Chapman,
The Voices is the premier contemporary a cappella Student Directors

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