Discovery Gospel Choir
Discovery Gospel Choir | |
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| Also known as | Discovery |
| Origin | Dublin, Ireland |
| Genres | Gospel, World Music |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Website | Official website |
Discovery Gospel Choir is an intercultural choir based in Dublin, Ireland.[1] The choir was founded in 2004 as part of the Church of Ireland's 5-year Discovery Project - an initiative to welcome migrants and encourage social integration in Ireland.[2]
In 2009 the Discovery Project ended and the choir developed into an inter-denominational, professional choir. ] At that time it was directed by Róisín Dexter[3] and is partially supported by the Church of Ireland and Dublin City Council. The following year they released an album entitled Discovery: Live at the Pavilion, Dublin.[4]
The choir’s motto is, "Discover beauty in everyone".[5]
By 2022, the director was Cathy McEvoy.[6] In 2023, they are based at Dublin's Sts. George and Thomas Church,[2] which was the only state-built Church of Ireland parish church, and had over 30 members.[7]
Awards
- RTE Lyric FM/ Waltons World Music Competition 2010[4]
- Dublin Gospel Music Festival Hall of Fame 2011
References
- ^ McGarry, Patsy. "Popular Dublin multi-racial gospel choir celebrates 10 years". Retrieved 13 May 2022.
- ^ a b United Diocese of Dublin and Glendalough website, Taoiseach Visits Discovery Gospel Choir in St George and St Thomas’s, article by the Revd Philip McKinley dated 19 December 2023
- ^ Discovery Gospel Choir website, Albums
- ^ a b Breaking Tunes website, Discovery Gospel Choir
- ^ Irish Church News website, Juneteenth: Discovery Gospel Choir & Christian Aid, article dated 10 June 2015
- ^ Discovery Gospel Choir website, Rediscovery (December 2022 concert)
- ^ McGarry, Patsy (7 January 2006). "Raising the roof". The Irish Times. Retrieved 13 May 2022.