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 Mr. Alvin B. Paulin, the subject area head of MAPEH at 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, 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.
Boscorale | |
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 The Boscorale at the Philam Life Theater | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | DBTI Boscorale, The Boscorale, BC |
| Origin |  Don Bosco Technical Institute, Makati, Makati City, Philippines 14°33′1.34″N 121°0′50.69″E |
| Genres | Choral music, TTBB a cappella |
| Years active | 2005, 2007–present |
| Website | |
| Members | Herman Coloma (conductor, 2005)
(conductor, 2007-present) |
Etymology and history
The word "Boscorale" simply rooted from the words, "Bosco" (St. John 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 competition | Competition | Awards received |
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| SM Megamall, Quezon City |
Yoshinoya Megavoices and Joys at the 12 Days of Christmas Caroling Competition[1] |
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| Venue of competition | Competition | Awards received |
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| St. John Bosco Parish, Makati City |
Inter Don Bosco Academic-Pastoral-Cultural Competition[2] |
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| Philam Life Theater, Manila |
Korus Klef Youth Choir Festival 2009[3] |
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| Venue of competition | Competition | Awards received |
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| SM Megamall, Quezon City |
21st Philippine Travel Mart Eco-Tourism Competition |
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| Crossroad77, Quezon City |
Musikapella V: Isang Pagbabalik-tanaw tungo sa Kinabukasan[4] |
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| Ayala Triangle, Makati City |
1st Ayala-Makati Interschool Christmas Caroling Competition[5] |
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| Tanghalang Pasigueno, Pasig City |
Korus Klef Youth Choir Festival 2011[6] |
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| FEU Auditorium, Manila |
Musica FEUROPA 2011[7] |
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| Venue of competition | Competition | Awards received |
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| SMX Convention Center, Pasay City |
22nd Philippine Travel Mart Eco-Tourism Chorale Competition |
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| UP Theatre, Quezon City |
Musikapella 2011: Awitin Mo, Isasayaw Ko |
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| Ayala Triangle, Makati City |
2nd Ayala-Makati Interschool Christmas Caroling Competition |
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| University of Makati Main Theatre, Makati City |
Himig Pasko 2011 |
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| Newport Performing Arts Theatre, Resorts World, Pasay City |
A Night of Carols 2011 |
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| Alabang Town Center, Alabang Muntinlupa City |
Alabang Center OutsTOWNding Talent Center - Show Choir Competition |
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| FEU Auditorium, Manila |
Musica FEUROPA 2012[7] |
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| Venue of competition | Competition | Awards received |
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| SMX Convention Center, Pasay City |
2012 Philippine Travel Mart Eco-Tourism Competition |
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| Aliw Theatre, Pasay City |
Musikapella 2012: Isang Himig, Isang Pilipinas |
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| Newport Performing Arts Theater, Pasay City |
2012 Grand Fiesta Choral Competition |
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| Ayala Triangle, Makati City |
3rd Ayala-Makati Interschool Christmas Caroling Competition |
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| Venue of competition | Competition | Awards received |
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| SMX Convention Center, Pasay City |
2013 Philippine Travel Mart Eco-Tourism Competition |
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| Aliw Theatre, Pasay City |
Musikapella 2013: Himig ng Bagong Henerasyon |
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| University of Makati Main Theatre, Makati City |
Himig Pasko 2013 |
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| FEU Auditorium, Manila |
Musica FEUROPA 2014[7] |
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| Venue of competition | Competition | Awards received |
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 School of the Arts, Singapore, Singapore City |
Orientale Concentus VII |
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| SMX Convention Center, Pasay City |
2014 Philippine Travel Mart Eco-Tourism Competition |
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| Cultural Center of the Philippines, Pasay City |
National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA) |
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| Aliw Theater, Pasay City |
Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC) National Choral Competition |
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| University of Makati Main Theatre, Makati City |
Himig Pasko 2014 |
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| FEU Auditorium, Manila |
Musica FEUROPA 2015[7] |
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| Venue of competition | Competition | Awards received |
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| Tagbilaran City, Bohol |
2nd Bohol International Choral Festival and Competition |
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| Cultural Center of the Philippines, Manila |
2nd Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Festival |
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| SMX Convention Center, Pasay City |
2015 Philippine Travel Mart Eco-Tourism Competition |
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| University of Makati Main Theatre, Makati City |
Himig Pasko 2015 |
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| Aliw Theater, Pasay City |
Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC) National Choral Competition |
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| FEU Auditorium, Manila |
Musica FEUROPA 2016[7] |
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| Venue of competition | Competition | Awards received |
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| Cultural Center of the Philippines, Pasay City |
National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA) |
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| Aliw Theater, Pasay City |
Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC) National Choral Competition |
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| Makati City Hall Session Hall, Makati City |
Himig Pasko 2016 |
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| Circuit Makati, Makati City |
7th Makati Inter-High School Christmas Caroling Competition |
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 Fukushima city concert hall, Fukushima |
10th Fukushima Vocal Ensemble Competition |
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| FEU Chapel, Manila |
Musica FEUROPA 2017[7] |
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| Venue of competition | Competition | Awards received |
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| Makati City |
Harana sa Makati 2017 |
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| Circuit Makati, Makati City |
Makati Inter-school Choral Competition 2017 |
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| Aliw Theater, Pasay City |
MBC National Choral Competition 2017 |
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| GSIS, Pasay City |
Voices in Harmony 2017 |
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| FEU Auditorium, Manila |
Musica FEUROPA 2018[7] |
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- 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 (e.g. UPCC, PNUC, PPO).
- 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 (MBC) National Choral Competition.
- In 2014, Boscorale started to compete in the National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA).
- In 2015, Boscorale started to compete in the Bohol International Choral Festival and Competition (BICFC).
- In 2015, Boscorale started to compete in the Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Festival (AOV).
- In 2016, Boscorale received an Ani ng Dangal Award (8th Ani ng Dangal).
- 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 Year | Concert/Show | Location |
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| 2006–2007 | Hotel Guesting Performance | Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati City |
| 2007–2008 | Don Bosco Christmas Concert | Don Bosco Technical College, Mandaluyong City |
| 2008–2009 | "Voices" by PNU Chorale[8] | Philam Life Theater, 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] | Philam Life Theater, Manila |
| 2010–2011 | TV Patrol feature performance at The 1st Ayala Land-Makati Interschool Christmas Caroling Competition[5] | Ayala Triangle, Makati City |
| 2010–2011 | "Boscorale: It's Complicated"[11] | Philam Life Theater, 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 |
| 2011–2012 | Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra Concert | Don Bosco Technical Institute, Makati City |
| 2012–2013 | Hotel Guesting Performance | Diamond Hotel, Manila |
| 2012–2013 | ABS-CBN TV Patrol Guesting Performance | ABS-CBN Corporation, Quezon City |
| 2012–2013 | Guesting Performance and Don Bosco Faculty Retreat Awarding | Chateau Royale Sports and Country Club, Nasugbu, Batangas |
| 2013–2014 | Tugon 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 |
| 2014–2015 | PASINAYA 2015 | Cultural Center of the Philippines, Pasay City |
| 2015–2016 | PINOY MUSIC FESTIVAL 2015 | Rizal Park, Manila |
| 2015–2016 | ASAP 20 Guesting Performance | ABS-CBN Corporation, Quezon City |
| 2015–2016 | PASINAYA 2016 | Cultural Center of the Philippines, Pasay City |
| 2016–2017 | PCNE : Philippine Conference on New Evangelization 2016 | University of Santo Tomas, Manila |
| 2016–2017 | 8th Halina't Umawit | Cultural Center of the Philippines, Pasay City |
| 2016–2017 | PASINAYA 2017 | Cultural Center of the Philippines, Pasay City |
Boscorale: It's Complicated is the first major concert of Boscorale to mark the 6th year(5th school 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:
[Intro]
- I Gotta Feeling
Act 1:
- Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit - arr. William Dawson
- The Lord's Prayer
- Ave Maria - Franz Biebl
Act 2:
- Dulaman - arr. Michael McGlynn
- Kruhay - arr. Benny Castillon
- Balaygi - arr. Arwin Tan
Act 3:
- Nais Ko - arr. Pipo Cifra
- Awit ng Kabataang Pinoy(mashup) - arr. Eman De Leon
Act 4:
- Paano na Kaya? - arr. Joy Nilo
- Sa May Bintana - arr. Jonathan Bagayaua
- Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin - cifra.Alvin Paulin
Act 5:
- I'm Yours - arr. Alvin Paulin
- Just the Way You Are - cifra. Alvin Paulin
Act 6:
- Pagbigyan Mo Ako - cifra. Alvin Paulin
- Macho - arr. Jonathan Bagayaua
- Nobody - arr. Alvin Paulin
Encore:
- Waka Waka - cifra. Alvin Paulin
[Ending]
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 (Sacred and Worship Songs), #spreadthelove (Love Songs), #popularclassics (Contemporary Songs), and #trendingsongs (Mainstream Songs).
Repertoire:
[Intro]
- Ave Maria - arr. Franz Biebl
Act 1: #givepraiseandthanks
- Ama Namen
- My Soul's been Anchored in The Lord - arr. Alvin Paulin[TTBB ver.]
- Ummah, Sallih - arr. John August Pamintuan
Act 2: #spreadthelove
- I'll Be There - arr. Normita Bing-Rio Pablico
- Iniibig Kita - arr. Ryan Cayabyab
- Hibang sa Awit - arr. Nonong Sampang
- Mahal Kita Kasi - arr. Alvin Paulin
- Bonse Aba - arr. Andrew Fischer
Act 3: #popularclassics
- Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka - arr. Nonong Sampang
- Help!
- Katawan - arr. Normita Bing-Rio Pablico
Act 4: #trendingsongs
- Somebody That I Used to Know - Pentatonix ver.
- Sway - arr. Nonong Sampang
- Please Don't Stop The Music - arr. Cj Cruz
Act 5: #specialthanks
- One Voice - arr. Mark Bryner
Encore:
- Bellas Regionals: The Sign/Eternal Flame/Turn the Beat Around
- Hataw Na - arr. Teresa Barrozo
[Ending]
Winning tabulation
| Award/Placement | Titles | Winning Years |
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2009, 2010, 2011(3), 2012(2), 2013(4), 2014(4), 2015(8), 2016(4), 2017(4), 2018(1) | |
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2007, 2009, 2010, 2011(2), 2012(2), 2014, 2017(3) | |
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2010, 2011(2), 2012 | |
| 2005, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014(2), 2015, 2016 | ||
| 2007-to date |
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
References
- https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1509177501451&set=a.1196129315442.2026743.1594762791&type=1
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