Boscorale
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Boscorale is one of the all-male High School choir
s in the Philippines
. It is the resident choir of Don Bosco Technical Institute, Makati
. Under the current supervision of Mr. Alvin B. Paulin, a music teacher of Don Bosco Makati
and an active member of the Philippine Normal University
(PNU) Chorale. From then on, the group started to make a name in the chorale scene. Over the years and months, Boscorale has entered a diversity of competitions and are planning to enter international competitions in the future, thus considering Boscorale as one of the best choirs in the metro since joining and winning various prestige competitions since 2007.
These achievements made their institution proud, leading to declare the school year 2010-2011 as the "Golden Year of the Boscorale".
Enlightened and moved by the spirit of St. John Bosco, the Boscorale aims to be in melody and harmony with the Lord Almighty, for they believe that "a school without music is like a body without a soul." -St. John Bosco
Choir
A choir, chorale or chorus is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform.A body of singers who perform together as a group is called a choir or chorus...
s in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. It is the resident choir of Don Bosco Technical Institute, Makati
Don Bosco Technical Institute, Makati
Don Bosco Technical Institute , or simply "Don Bosco Makati" is a private Catholic educational institution owned and operated by the Salesians of Don Bosco. Its campus is located at Chino Roces Avenue Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines. In January 1954 Fr. Charles Braga, SDB was the Provincial...
. Under the current supervision of Mr. Alvin B. Paulin, a music teacher of Don Bosco Makati
Don Bosco Technical Institute, Makati
Don Bosco Technical Institute , or simply "Don Bosco Makati" is a private Catholic educational institution owned and operated by the Salesians of Don Bosco. Its campus is located at Chino Roces Avenue Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines. In January 1954 Fr. Charles Braga, SDB was the Provincial...
and an active member of the Philippine Normal University
Philippine Normal University
The Philippine Normal University is a public national university in the Philippines established during the early days of American rule of the Philippine Islands. Pursuant to a law passed by the Philippine Congress, Republic Act No...
(PNU) Chorale. From then on, the group started to make a name in the chorale scene. Over the years and months, Boscorale has entered a diversity of competitions and are planning to enter international competitions in the future, thus considering Boscorale as one of the best choirs in the metro since joining and winning various prestige competitions since 2007.
Achievements
| School Year | Venue of competition | Competition | Awards received |
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| 2007–2008 |  SM MegamallSM Megamall SM Megamall is a huge shopping mall located in the Ortigas business district of Metro Manila, Philippines. It is the 3rd SM Supermall developed and operated by SM Prime Holdings, the largest mall operator in the Philippines owned by Henry Sy Sr. The mall has two buildings interconnected with a bridge... , Quezon City Quezon City Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L... |
Yoshinoya Yoshinoya Yoshinoya is the largest chain of beef bowl restaurants and one of the Japanese chains of fast food, which was established in Japan in 1899. Its motto is "Tasty, low-priced, and quick"... Megavoices and Joys at the 12 Days of Christmas Caroling Competition |
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| 2008–2009 | St. John Bosco Parish, Makati City Makati City The City of Makati is one of the 17 cities that make up Metro Manila, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Makati is the financial center of the Philippines and one of the major financial, commercial and economic hubs in Asia... |
Inter Don Bosco Academic-Pastoral-Cultural Competition |
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| 2008–2009 | PhilamLife Auditorium, Manila Manila Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,... |
Korus Klef Youth Choir Festival 2009 |
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| 2010–2011 | SM Megamall SM Megamall SM Megamall is a huge shopping mall located in the Ortigas business district of Metro Manila, Philippines. It is the 3rd SM Supermall developed and operated by SM Prime Holdings, the largest mall operator in the Philippines owned by Henry Sy Sr. The mall has two buildings interconnected with a bridge... , Quezon City Quezon City Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L... |
21st Philippine Travel Mart Eco-Tourism Competition |
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| 2010–2011 | Crossroad77, Quezon City Quezon City Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L... |
Musikapella V: Isang Pagbabalik-tanaw tungo sa Kinabukasan |
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| 2010–2011 | Ayala Triangle, Makati City Makati City The City of Makati is one of the 17 cities that make up Metro Manila, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Makati is the financial center of the Philippines and one of the major financial, commercial and economic hubs in Asia... |
1st Ayala Ayala -Places:*Ciudad Ayala, Morelos, Mexico*Ayala, a town in Álava province, Spain*Ayala Center, the Philippines*Ein Ayala, Israeli moshav-Organizations and companies:*Ayala Corporation, a holding company operating in the Philippines*Ayala & Co., champagne producer... -Makati Interschool Christmas Caroling Competition |
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| 2010–2011 | Tanghalang Pasigueno, Pasig City Pasig City The City of Pasig is one of the city municipalities of Metro Manila in the Philippines and was the former capital of the province of Rizal prior to the formation of this grouping of cities designated as the National Capital Region... |
Korus Klef Youth Choir Festival 2011 |
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| 2010–2011 | FEU Auditorium, Manila Manila Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,... |
Musica FEUROPA 2011 |
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| 2011-2012 | SMX Convention Center Smx convention center The SMX Convention Center is the largest private venue in the Philippines for trade events, industry conventions, corporate functions, and international exhibitions. Its building is located in Pasay City, right beside the Mall of Asia , and is considered an important part of the Mall of Asia Complex... , Pasay City Pasay City The City of Pasay is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila in the Philippines. It is bordered on the north by the country's capital, Manila, to the northeast by Makati City, to the east by Taguig City, and Parañaque City to the south.Pasay City was one of the original four... |
22nd Philippine Travel Mart Eco-Tourism Chorale Competition |
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| 2011-2012 | UP Theatre University of the Philippines The ' is the national university of the Philippines. Founded in 1908 through Act No... , Quezon City Quezon City Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L... |
Musikapella 2011: Awitin Mo, Isasayaw Ko |
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Discography
| School Year | Concert/Show | Location |
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| 2006–2007 | Hotel Guesting Performance | Makati Shangri-La, Manila Makati Shangri-La, Manila Makati Shangri-La, Manila is a 5-star hotel located in Makati City, Philippines and one of the three hotels managed by Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts located in Metro Manila, Philippines... , Makati City Makati City The City of Makati is one of the 17 cities that make up Metro Manila, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Makati is the financial center of the Philippines and one of the major financial, commercial and economic hubs in Asia... |
| 2007–2008 | Don Bosco Christmas Concert | Don Bosco Technical College Don Bosco Technical College Don Bosco Technical College is a private Catholic educational institution owned and operated by the Salesians of Don Bosco. DBTC is deemed as the "Motherhouse of all Salesian Works in the Philippines," making it the premier Salesian institution for higher-learning in the country... , Mandaluyong City Mandaluyong City The City of Mandaluyong is one of the cities and municipalities that comprise Metro Manila in the Philippines. It is bordered on the west by the country's capital, Manila, to the north by San Juan City, to the east by Quezon City and Pasig City, and by Makati City to the south... |
| 2008–2009 | "Voices" by PNU Chorale | PhilamLife Auditorium, Manila Manila Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,... |
| 2008–2009 | The 3rd Salesian Educational Congress | Don Bosco Technical Institute, Makati Don Bosco Technical Institute, Makati Don Bosco Technical Institute , or simply "Don Bosco Makati" is a private Catholic educational institution owned and operated by the Salesians of Don Bosco. Its campus is located at Chino Roces Avenue Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines. In January 1954 Fr. Charles Braga, SDB was the Provincial... , Makati City Makati City The City of Makati is one of the 17 cities that make up Metro Manila, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Makati is the financial center of the Philippines and one of the major financial, commercial and economic hubs in Asia... |
| 2009–2010 | "Pamamaalaam 2010" by University of the Philippines Concert Chorus | PhilamLife Auditorium, Manila Manila Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,... |
| 2010–2011 | TV Patrol feature performance at The 1st Ayala Land Ayala Land Ayala Land, Inc. is the real estate arm of Ayala Corporation, one of the Philippines' oldest and largest conglomerates. From an internal division of Ayala Corporation, it was spun off and incorporated in 1988. It was publicly listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange in 1991... -Makati Interschool Christmas Caroling Competition |
Ayala Triangle, Makati City Makati City The City of Makati is one of the 17 cities that make up Metro Manila, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Makati is the financial center of the Philippines and one of the major financial, commercial and economic hubs in Asia... |
| 2010–2011 | "Boscorale: It's Complicated" | PhilamLife Auditorium, Manila Manila Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,... |
| 2010–2011 | Blessed Pope John Paul II Vigil Party | Don Bosco Technical Institute Don Bosco Technical Institute Don Bosco Technical Institute is an all-male high school in Rosemead, California, combining college-preparatory academic courses and technological education... , Makati City Makati City The City of Makati is one of the 17 cities that make up Metro Manila, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Makati is the financial center of the Philippines and one of the major financial, commercial and economic hubs in Asia... |
| 2011–2012 | TINIG: A Benefit Concert | St. John Bosco Parish Don Bosco Technical Institute Don Bosco Technical Institute is an all-male high school in Rosemead, California, combining college-preparatory academic courses and technological education... , Makati City Makati City The City of Makati is one of the 17 cities that make up Metro Manila, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Makati is the financial center of the Philippines and one of the major financial, commercial and economic hubs in Asia... |
These achievements made their institution proud, leading to declare the school year 2010-2011 as the "Golden Year of the Boscorale".
Enlightened and moved by the spirit of St. John Bosco, the Boscorale aims to be in melody and harmony with the Lord Almighty, for they believe that "a school without music is like a body without a soul." -St. John Bosco