The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir is a renowned gospel choir based in Brooklyn, New York, celebrated for its powerful worship music and diverse membership.
Founded in the early 1970s by Carol Cymbala, who continues to serve as its director, the choir began with just nine members and has grown into a 300-voice ensemble composed of individuals from various ethnic and national backgrounds.
Under Carol’s leadership, the choir has achieved significant acclaim, winning six Grammy Awards for Best Gospel Choir or Chorus Album in 1993, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2003 . Their discography includes notable albums such as I Will Not Be Moved (Live) (2025), Pray (2015), and Declare Your Name (2009).
The choir’s performances are characterized by heartfelt worship and have been featured in significant events, including the 2013 second inauguration of President Barack Obama . Through their music ministry, the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir continues to inspire and uplift audiences worldwide.