Boscorale


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 , the subject area head of MAPEH at Don Bosco Makati and an active member of the Philippine Normal University Chorale. From then on, the group started to make a name in the chorale scene. Over the years, Boscorale has entered a diversity of competitions and has entered international competitions, thus considering Boscorale as one of the best choirs in the metro since joining and winning various prestige competitions since their debut in 2005.

Etymology and history

The word "Boscorale" simply rooted from the words, "Bosco" and "chorale," merged to form the word Boscorale, meaning a choir of St. John Bosco. This was coined by William Gajelonia, Jr., the Music Club President in 2005.
The Boscorale was first founded in 2005 under the supervision of Mr. Herman Coloma. It was composed of different high school students grouped into four different voices: Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bass 1 and Bass 2. Their first performance outside the campus was held in Louie's THX Cinema, Mile Long, Amorsolo St., Makati City.
By 2007, the choir faced into major changes, including the revision of the members and the conductor, which led to Mr. Alvin Paulin's entrance in Boscorale's history. At that time, "Sir Alvin" was a newly hired professor in the campus to teach Music courses.
The choir received its first achievement as first runner-up in the 2007 Yoshinoya's Chorale Competition at SM Megamall. They got their first championship title in the Inter-Don Bosco Cultural Competition in 2009.

Conductor

Mr Alvin B. Paulin is a graduate of the Philippine Normal University, a member of the PNU Chorale and is the subject area head of the MAPEH area in Don Bosco Makati.
During the group's first international tour in Singapore in the competition Orientale Concentus VII, he was awarded as the Best Young Conductor
In 2015, he was a recipient of the 7th Ani ng Dangal.

Achievements

Venue of competitionCompetitionAwards received
SM Megamall, Quezon CityYoshinoya Megavoices and Joys at the 12 Days of Christmas Caroling Competition
Venue of competitionCompetitionAwards received
St. John Bosco Parish, Makati CityInter Don Bosco Academic-Pastoral-Cultural Competition
  • Grand Champion
Philam Life Theater, ManilaKorus Klef Youth Choir Festival 2009
  • 1st Runner Up
    • Venue of competitionCompetitionAwards received
    SM Megamall, Quezon City21st Philippine Travel Mart Eco-Tourism Competition
    • 1st Runner Up
    Crossroad77, Quezon CityMusikapella V: Isang Pagbabalik-tanaw tungo sa Kinabukasan
  • 2nd Runner Up
    • Ayala Triangle, Makati City1st Ayala-Makati Interschool Christmas Caroling Competition
  • Grand Champion
    • Tanghalang Pasigueno, Pasig CityKorus Klef Youth Choir Festival 2011
  • Grand Champion
    • FEU Auditorium, ManilaMusica FEUROPA 2011
  • Grand Champion
    • Venue of competitionCompetitionAwards received
    SMX Convention Center, Pasay City22nd Philippine Travel Mart Eco-Tourism Chorale Competition
    • 2nd Runner Up
    UP Theatre, Quezon CityMusikapella 2011: Awitin Mo, Isasayaw Ko
  • 1st Runner Up
  • Best Song Interpretation - Male Category
    • Ayala Triangle, Makati City2nd Ayala-Makati Interschool Christmas Caroling Competition
  • Grand Champion
    • University of Makati Main Theatre, Makati CityHimig Pasko 2011
  • 1st Runner Up
    • Newport Performing Arts Theatre, Resorts World, Pasay CityA Night of Carols 2011
  • 2nd Runner Up
    • Alabang Town Center, Alabang Muntinlupa CityAlabang Center OutsTOWNding Talent Center - Show Choir Competition
  • 2nd Runner Up
    • FEU Auditorium, ManilaMusica FEUROPA 2012
  • Grand Champion
    • Venue of competitionCompetitionAwards received
    SMX Convention Center, Pasay City2012 Philippine Travel Mart Eco-Tourism Competition
    • 1st Runner Up
    Aliw Theatre, Pasay CityMusikapella 2012: Isang Himig, Isang Pilipinas
  • Best Song Interpretation - Male Category
    • Newport Performing Arts Theater, Pasay City2012 Grand Fiesta Choral Competition
  • 1st Runner Up
    • Ayala Triangle, Makati City3rd Ayala-Makati Interschool Christmas Caroling Competition
  • Grand Champion
  • Certified "Hall of Fame" by the organizers
    • Venue of competitionCompetitionAwards received
    SMX Convention Center, Pasay City2013 Philippine Travel Mart Eco-Tourism Competition
    • Grand Champion
    Aliw Theatre, Pasay CityMusikapella 2013: Himig ng Bagong Henerasyon
  • Grand Champion
  • Best Song Interpretation - Male Category
    • University of Makati Main Theatre, Makati CityHimig Pasko 2013
  • Grand Champion
    • FEU Auditorium, ManilaMusica FEUROPA 2014
  • Grand Champion
    • Venue of competitionCompetitionAwards received
    School of the Arts, Singapore, Singapore CityOrientale Concentus VII
    • Gold Awards in Ensemble, Folksong and B3 Categories
    • Category Winner in Ensemble
    • Grand Prix Finalist
    SMX Convention Center, Pasay City2014 Philippine Travel Mart Eco-Tourism Competition
  • Grand Champion
    • Cultural Center of the Philippines, Pasay CityNational Music Competitions for Young Artists
  • 1st Runner Up
  • Best Interpretation of Contest Piece
    • Aliw Theater, Pasay CityManila Broadcasting Company National Choral Competition
  • Open Category- Best Novelty Piece Arrangement
    • University of Makati Main Theatre, Makati CityHimig Pasko 2014
  • 1st Runner Up
    • FEU Auditorium, ManilaMusica FEUROPA 2015
  • Grand Champion
    • Venue of competitionCompetitionAwards received
    Tagbilaran City, Bohol2nd Bohol International Choral Festival and Competition
    • 1st Prize in Folk/Ethnic Category
    • 1st Prize in Equal Voices Category
    • Grand Prix Winner
    Cultural Center of the Philippines, Manila2nd Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Festival
  • 1st Prize in Vocal Ensemble Category
    • SMX Convention Center, Pasay City2015 Philippine Travel Mart Eco-Tourism Competition
  • Grand Champion
    • University of Makati Main Theatre, Makati CityHimig Pasko 2015
  • Grand Champion
    • Aliw Theater, Pasay CityManila Broadcasting Company National Choral Competition
  • Grand Champion - Children's Category
  • Best Novelty Piece Arrangement
    • FEU Auditorium, ManilaMusica FEUROPA 2016
  • Grand Champion
    • Venue of competitionCompetitionAwards received
    Cultural Center of the Philippines, Pasay CityNational Music Competitions for Young Artists
    • Grand Champion
    • Best Interpretation of Contest Piece
    Aliw Theater, Pasay CityManila Broadcasting Company National Choral Competition
  • Grand Champion - Children's Category
    • Makati City Hall Session Hall, Makati CityHimig Pasko 2016
  • Grand Champion
    • Circuit Makati, Makati City7th Makati Inter-High School Christmas Caroling Competition
  • Grand Champion
    • Fukushima city concert hall, Fukushima10th Fukushima Vocal Ensemble Competition
  • Gold Rank 1- Open Category
  • Grand Prix Finalist
    • FEU Chapel, ManilaMusica FEUROPA 2017
  • Grand Champion
    • Venue of competitionCompetitionAwards received
    Makati CityHarana sa Makati 2017
    • Grand Champion
    Circuit Makati, Makati CityMakati Inter-school Choral Competition 2017
  • Grand Champion
    • Aliw Theater, Pasay CityMBC National Choral Competition 2017
  • 1st-runner up - Children's Category
  • 1st-runner up - Open Category
    • GSIS, Pasay CityVoices in Harmony 2017
  • 1st-runner up
    • FEU Auditorium, ManilaMusica FEUROPA 2018
  • Grand Champion
  • In 2006, Boscorale was invited to perform outside the school campus.
  • In 2007, Boscorale got their first prize as a runner-up in a Mall Competition.
  • In 2008, Boscorale competed in the Voices in Harmony, but failed to enter the finals round.
  • In 2008, Boscorale started to compete in Voices in Harmony.
  • Since 2008, Boscorale is constantly invited as guest choir in several major concerts of top choral and classical groups.
  • In 2009, Boscorale clinched their first championship title.
  • In 2009, Boscorale started to compete in Korus Klef Show Choir Competition.
  • Since 2009, Boscorale placed in the ViH finals round.
  • In 2010, Boscorale started to compete in Musica FEUropa
  • In 2010, Boscorale started to compete the PhilToA Choral Competition.
  • In 2010, Boscorale started to compete in Musikapella.
  • In 2010, Boscorale started to compete in Paskong Himig sa Lungsod Pasig, entered Finals but failed to place in top 3.
  • In 2010, Boscorale started to join Ayala-Makati Interschool Caroling Competition.
  • In 2010 to 2011, Boscorale witnessed a 3-peat Championship title from different local competitions.
  • In 2011, Boscorale conducted its first major concert entitled, "Boscorale: It's Complicated."
  • In 2011, Boscorale started to compete in Makati City Caroling Competition.
  • In 2011, Boscorale started to compete in Resorts World-Manila Caroling Competition.
  • In 2011, Boscorale started to compete in Alabang Town Center Show Choir Competition.
  • In 2011, Boscorale experienced their highest grossing batch from winning prizes.
  • In 2012, Boscorale were hailed as "Hall of Famer" in the Ayala-Makati Interschool Caroling Competition for winning in 3 consecutive years.
  • In 2012, Boscorale was featured in the INQUIRER newspaper issue of December 25.
  • In 2013, Boscorale is set to debut an alumni choir organization.
  • In 2014, Boscorale started to compete internationally.
  • In 2014, Boscorale started to compete in the Manila Broadcasting Company National Choral Competition.
  • In 2014, Boscorale started to compete in the National Music Competitions for Young Artists.
  • In 2015, Boscorale started to compete in the Bohol International Choral Festival and Competition.
  • In 2015, Boscorale started to compete in the Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Festival.
  • In 2016, Boscorale received an Ani ng Dangal Award.
  • In 2016, Boscorale's alumni group named Vosco, had its debut in the choral world; competing in the MBC National Choral Competition -Open Category.
  • In 2016, Boscorale became the MBC National Choral Competition - Children's Category - 2 time Defending Champion.
  • In 2017, Boscorale started to compete in the Fukushima Vocal Ensemble Competition.

    Discography

    • School YearConcert/ShowLocation
    2006–2007Hotel Guesting Performance Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati City
    2007–2008Don Bosco Christmas Concert Don Bosco Technical College, Mandaluyong City
    2008–2009"Voices" by PNU Chorale Philam Life Theater, Manila
    2008–2009The 3rd Salesian Educational Congress Don Bosco Technical Institute, Makati, Makati City
    2009–2010"Pamamaalaam 2010" by University of the Philippines Concert Chorus Philam Life Theater, Manila
    2010–2011TV Patrol feature performance at The 1st Ayala Land-Makati Interschool Christmas Caroling Competition Ayala Triangle, Makati City
    2010–2011"Boscorale: It's Complicated" Philam Life Theater, Manila
    2010–2011Blessed Pope John Paul II Vigil Party Don Bosco Technical Institute, Makati City
    2011–2012TINIG: A Benefit Concert St. John Bosco Parish, Makati City
    2011–2012"Voices 2" by PNU Chorale PAGCOR Grand Theater, Airport Casino, Parañaque City
    2011–2012The University of the Philippines Concert Chorus Reason for the Season University of the Philippines Abelardo Hall, Quezon City
    2011–2012Hotel Guesting Performance The Peninsula Manila, Makati City
    2011–2012Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra Concert Don Bosco Technical Institute, Makati City
    2012–2013Hotel Guesting Performance Diamond Hotel, Manila
    2012–2013ABS-CBN TV Patrol Guesting Performance ABS-CBN Corporation, Quezon City
    2012–2013Guesting Performance and Don Bosco Faculty Retreat Awarding Chateau Royale Sports and Country Club, Nasugbu, Batangas
    2013–2014Tugon sa Bohol by Loboc Children's Choir Guesting Performance Ayala Triangle, Makati City
    2013–2014"Voices 3" by PNU Chorale Saint Scholastica's College, Manila City
    2014–2015"Concert at the Dark" by Ace 99 Cultural D'Marquee Downtown East, Singapore
    2014–2015PASINAYA 2015 Cultural Center of the Philippines, Pasay City
    2015–2016PINOY MUSIC FESTIVAL 2015 Rizal Park, Manila
    2015–2016ASAP 20 Guesting Performance ABS-CBN Corporation, Quezon City
    2015–2016PASINAYA 2016 Cultural Center of the Philippines, Pasay City
    2016–2017PCNE : Philippine Conference on New Evangelization 2016 University of Santo Tomas, Manila
    2016–20178th Halina't Umawit Cultural Center of the Philippines, Pasay City
    2016–2017PASINAYA 2017 Cultural Center of the Philippines, Pasay City

    Boscorale: It's Complicated is the first major concert of Boscorale to mark the 6th year of the choir's existence in the choral scene. The concert happened on March 3, 2011 at the historic and state of the art Philam Life Theater. The repertoire consists of 17 tracks in total.
    The repertoire's genre is quite diverse, as it comprises ethnic, sacred, pop and contemporary music to be general. However, the concert's theme is centered in a romantic ambience, focusing more on love and humorous songs.
    Boscorale: It's Complicated also served as the first get-together for the different batches of the choir. The concert attracted 700 spectators, including the school's key people, choir member's relatives and friends, and such.
    Repertoire:
    Act 1:
    Act 2:
    Act 3:
    Act 4:
    Act 5:
    Act 6:
    Encore:
    Following the success of Boscorale: It's Complicated, the Boscorale held their second major concert entitled, Trending: #Boscorale on March 23 and 24, 2013 at the Joy Center of Don Bosco Makati. Trending: #Boscorale is a social networking site-inspired concert, in which the concert simply accentuates that Boscorale is trending, trending in a sense that Boscorale is in its status of popularity. The back-to-back concert's repertoire consists of 18 tracks in total. The repertoire is divided into four categories: #givepraiseandthanks, #spreadthelove, #popularclassics, and #trendingsongs.
    Repertoire:
    Act 1: #givepraiseandthanks
    Act 2: #spreadthelove
    Act 3: #popularclassics
    Act 4: #trendingsongs
    Act 5: #specialthanks
    Encore:

    Winning tabulation

    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