Boscorale

Boscorale
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 capella
Years active	2007–present
Website	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boscorale
Members	Frederick Estrada (conductor, 2006-2007) Mr. Alvin B. Paulin (conductor, 2007-present)

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 their debut in 2007.

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.

The Boscorale was first founded in 2006 under the supervision of Mr. Frederick Estrada. It was composed of different high school students grouped into four different voices. Their first performance outside the campus was held in Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati.

By 2007, the choir faced into major changes, including the revision of the members and the conductor, which lead to Mr. Alvin Paulin's entrance in Boscorale's history. At that time, "Sir Alvin" is 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. And the rest is history.

Achievements

S.Y. 2007-2008 

Venue of competition	Competition	Awards received
SM Megamall, Quezon City	Yoshinoya Megavoices and Joys at the 12 Days of Christmas Caroling Competition	1st Runner Up

S.Y. 2008-2009 

Venue of competition	Competition	Awards received
St. John Bosco Parish, Makati City	Inter Don Bosco Academic-Pastoral-Cultural Competition	Grand Champion
PhilamLife Auditorium, Manila	Korus Klef Youth Choir Festival 2009	1st Runner Up

S.Y. 2010-2011 

Venue of competition	Competition	Awards received
SM Megamall, Quezon City	21st Philippine Travel Mart Eco-Tourism Competition	1st Runner Up
Crossroad77, Quezon City	Musikapella V: Isang Pagbabalik-tanaw tungo sa Kinabukasan	2nd Runner Up
Ayala Triangle, Makati City	1st Ayala-Makati Interschool Christmas Caroling Competition	Grand Champion
Tanghalang Pasigueno, Pasig City	Korus Klef Youth Choir Festival 2011	Grand Champion
FEU Auditorium, Manila	Musica FEUROPA 2011	Grand Champion

S.Y. 2011-2012 

Venue of competition	Competition	Awards received
SMX Convention Center, Pasay City	22nd Philippine Travel Mart Eco-Tourism Chorale Competition	2nd Runner Up
UP Theatre, Quezon City	Musikapella 2011: Awitin Mo, Isasayaw Ko	1st Runner Up Best Song Interpretation - Male Category
Ayala Triangle, Makati City	2nd Ayala-Makati Interschool Christmas Caroling Competition	Grand Champion
University of Makati Main Theatre, Makati City	Himig Pasko 2011	1st Runner Up
Newport Performing Arts Theatre, Resorts World, Pasay City	A Night of Carols 2011	2nd Runner Up
Alabang Town Center, Alabang Muntinlupa City	Alabang Center OutsTOWNding Talent Center - Show Choir Competition	2nd Runner Up
FEU Auditorium, Manila	Musica FEUROPA 2012	Grand Champion

S.Y. 2012-2013 

Venue of competition	Competition	Awards received
SMX Convention Center, Pasay City	2012 Philippine Travel Mart Eco-Tourism Competition	1st Runner Up
Aliw Theatre, Pasay City	Musikapella 2012: Isang Himig, Isang Pilipinas	Best Song Interpretation - Male Category
Newport Performing Arts Theater, Pasay City	2012 Grand Fiesta Choral Competition	1st Runner Up
Ayala Triangle, Makati City	3rd Ayala-Makati Interschool Christmas Caroling Competition	Grand Champion Certified "Hall of Fame" by the organizers

Historical Notes 

• 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, the 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 were featured in the INQUIRER newspaper issue of December 25
• In 2013, Boscorale is set to debut an alumni choir organization.

Discography

List of Performances 

School Year	Concert/Show	Location
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	PhilamLife Auditorium, Manila
2008–2009	The 3rd Salesian Educational Congress	Don Bosco Technical Institute, Makati, Makati City
2009–2010	"Pamamaalaam 2010" by University of the Philippines Concert Chorus	PhilamLife Auditorium, Manila
2010–2011	TV Patrol feature performance at The 1st Ayala Land-Makati Interschool Christmas Caroling Competition	Ayala Triangle, Makati City
2010–2011	"Boscorale: It's Complicated"	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
2011–2012	Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra Concert	Don Bosco Technical Institute, Makati City
2012–2013	ABS-CBN TV Patrol Guesting Performance	ABS-CBN Corporation, Quezon City

List of Concerts 

Boscorale: It's Complicated 

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 Auditorium. The repertoire consists of 17 tracks in total.

The repertoire's genre is quite diversed, 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 - arr. 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. J. 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. J. Bagayaua
• Nobody - arr. Alvin Paulin

Encore:

• Waka Waka - cifra. Alvin Paulin

[Ending]

Trending: #Boscorale 

Following the success of Boscorale: It's Complicated, the Boscorale will hold their second major concert entitled, Trending: #Boscorale on March 23 and 24, 2013 at the Joy Center of Don Bosco Makati. The back-to-back concert shall serve as a thanksgiving from its achievements. The concert's repertoire will contain classical and modern songs that will surely be liked by the audience.

Boscorale's Trophies of Achievements

Winning tabulation

Award/Placement	Titles	Winning Years
Grand Champion	7	2009, 2010, 2011(3), 2012(2)
1st Runner Up	7	2007, 2009, 2010, 2011(2), 2012(2)
2nd Runner Up	4	2010, 2011(2), 2012
*Others/Minor/Special Awards	2	2011, 2012
Total	20	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

External links

• Boscorale at Facebook
• Boscorale at Friendster
• Boscorale at Multiply