| Boscorale | |
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| Also known as | Dbti Boscorale, The Boscorale, BC |
| Origin | Don Bosco Technical Institute, Makati, Makati City, Philippines |
| Genres | Choral music, TTBB A capella |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boscorale |
| Members | |
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Frederick Estrada (conductor, 2007-present) |
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Boscorale is one of the all-male High School choirs 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.
| School Year | Venue of competition | Competition | Awards received |
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| 2007–2008 | SM Megamall, Quezon City | Yoshinoya Megavoices and Joys at the 12 Days of Christmas Caroling Competition[1] |
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| 2008–2009 | St. John Bosco Parish, Makati City | Inter Don Bosco Academic-Pastoral-Cultural Competition[2] |
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| 2008–2009 | PhilamLife Auditorium, Manila | Korus Klef Youth Choir Festival 2009[3] |
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| 2010–2011 | SM Megamall, Quezon City | 21st Philippine Travel Mart Eco-Tourism Competition |
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| 2010–2011 | Crossroad77, Quezon City | Musikapella V: Isang Pagbabalik-tanaw tungo sa Kinabukasan[4] |
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| 2010–2011 | Ayala Triangle, Makati City | 1st Ayala-Makati Interschool Christmas Caroling Competition[5] |
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| 2010–2011 | Tanghalang Pasigueno, Pasig City | Korus Klef Youth Choir Festival 2011[6] |
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| 2010–2011 | FEU Auditorium, Manila | Musica FEUROPA 2011[7] |
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| 2011-2012 | SMX Convention Center, Pasay City | 22nd Philippine Travel Mart Eco-Tourism Chorale Competition |
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| 2011-2012 | UP Theatre, Quezon City | Musikapella 2011: Awitin Mo, Isasayaw Ko |
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| 2011-2012 | Ayala Triangle, Makati City | 2nd Ayala-Makati Interschool Christmas Caroling Competition |
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| 2011-2012 | University of Makati Main Theatre, Makati City | Himig Pasko 2011 |
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| 2011–2012 | Newport Performing Arts Theatre, Resorts World, Pasay City | A Night of Carols 2011 |
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| School Year | Concert/Show | Location |
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| 2006–2007 | Hotel Guesting Performance | Makati Shangri-La, Manila, Makati City |
| 2007–2008 | Don Bosco Christmas Concert | Don Bosco Technical College, Mandaluyong City |
| 2008–2009 | "Voices" by PNU Chorale[8] | PhilamLife Auditorium, Manila |
| 2008–2009 | The 3rd Salesian Educational Congress[9] | Don Bosco Technical Institute, Makati, Makati City |
| 2009–2010 | "Pamamaalaam 2010" by University of the Philippines Concert Chorus[10] | PhilamLife Auditorium, Manila |
| 2010–2011 | TV Patrol feature performance at The 1st Ayala Land-Makati Interschool Christmas Caroling Competition[11] | Ayala Triangle, Makati City |
| 2010–2011 | "Boscorale: It's Complicated"[12] | PhilamLife Auditorium, Manila |
| 2010–2011 | Blessed Pope John Paul II Vigil Party | Don Bosco Technical Institute, Makati City |
| 2011–2012 | TINIG: A Benefit Concert | St. John Bosco Parish, Makati City |
| 2011–2012 | "Voices 2" by PNU Chorale | PAGCOR Grand Theater, Airport Casino, Parañaque City |
| 2011–2012 | The University of the Philippines Concert Chorus Reason for the Season | University of the Philippines Abelardo Hall, Quezon City |
| 2011–2012 | Hotel Guesting Performance | The Peninsula Manila, Makati City |
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