Discovery Gospel Choir
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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.[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]
