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Discovery Gospel Choir

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Discovery Gospel Choir
Also known asDiscovery
OriginDublin, Ireland
GenresGospel, World Music
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2004–present
WebsiteOfficial 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.[citation needed] ] At that time it was directed by Róisín Dexter[3] and is partially supported by the Church of Ireland and Dublin City Council.[citation needed] 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

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  • RTE Lyric FM/ Waltons World Music Competition 2010[4]
  • Dublin Gospel Music Festival Hall of Fame 2011

References

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  1. ^ McGarry, Patsy. "Popular Dublin multi-racial gospel choir celebrates 10 years". Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  2. ^ 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 December 19, 2023
  3. ^ Discovery Gospel Choir website, Albums
  4. ^ a b Breaking Tunes website, Discovery Gospel Choir
  5. ^ Irish Church News website, Juneteenth: Discovery Gospel Choir & Christian Aid, article dated June 10, 2015
  6. ^ Discovery Gospel Choir website, Rediscovery (December 2022 concert)
  7. ^ McGarry, Patsy (7 January 2006). "Raising the roof". The Irish Times. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
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