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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]
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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]