Boston Sings [BOSS]
@bossaca.bsky.social
BOSS is a 3-day event featuring everything you've come to expect from an a cappella festival and more.
[APRIL 10–12, 2026 | SOMERVILLE, MA]
[APRIL 10–12, 2026 | SOMERVILLE, MA]
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Boston Sings [BOSS]
@bossaca.bsky.social
· Mar 26
Don't miss the #BOSS2026 Pro Concert featuring Meara O'Reilly's Hockets for Two Voices with Smoke Ring on SATURDAY, APRIL 11TH!
Tickets on sale now 🎟️ bit.ly/boss2026-con...
Tickets on sale now 🎟️ bit.ly/boss2026-con...
It's been a few weeks since #BOSS2026 but it feels like just yesterday... Reminisce with our official photo albums of the Scholastic Competition and Workshop blocks!
🏆️ photos.app.goo.gl/Vpzfcwuuf8Kw...
🎓️ photos.app.goo.gl/vUBH28FeV2KF...
More photos to come, so stay tuned.
🏆️ photos.app.goo.gl/Vpzfcwuuf8Kw...
🎓️ photos.app.goo.gl/vUBH28FeV2KF...
More photos to come, so stay tuned.
April 27, 2026 at 9:45 PM
It's been a few weeks since #BOSS2026 but it feels like just yesterday... Reminisce with our official photo albums of the Scholastic Competition and Workshop blocks!
🏆️ photos.app.goo.gl/Vpzfcwuuf8Kw...
🎓️ photos.app.goo.gl/vUBH28FeV2KF...
More photos to come, so stay tuned.
🏆️ photos.app.goo.gl/Vpzfcwuuf8Kw...
🎓️ photos.app.goo.gl/vUBH28FeV2KF...
More photos to come, so stay tuned.
On behalf of the whole BOSS and CARAs team, THANK YOU to our performers, instructors, volunteers, and especially to everyone who attended #BOSS2026!
Please take a moment to share your feedback in our Festival Survey for a chance to win a free #BOSS2027 All-Access Pass 📝 forms.gle/NNXPv4DEPWsc...
Please take a moment to share your feedback in our Festival Survey for a chance to win a free #BOSS2027 All-Access Pass 📝 forms.gle/NNXPv4DEPWsc...
April 18, 2026 at 2:23 AM
On behalf of the whole BOSS and CARAs team, THANK YOU to our performers, instructors, volunteers, and especially to everyone who attended #BOSS2026!
Please take a moment to share your feedback in our Festival Survey for a chance to win a free #BOSS2027 All-Access Pass 📝 forms.gle/NNXPv4DEPWsc...
Please take a moment to share your feedback in our Festival Survey for a chance to win a free #BOSS2027 All-Access Pass 📝 forms.gle/NNXPv4DEPWsc...
We'd like to give a bit shout-out to our #BOSS2026 Food Sponsors, who have helped provide meals for staff, performers, and instructors for the weekend:
American Flatbread – Somerville
Semolina Kitchen & Bar
Wegman's – Medford
Bōm Dough Cafe
THANK YOU! 🙏
American Flatbread – Somerville
Semolina Kitchen & Bar
Wegman's – Medford
Bōm Dough Cafe
THANK YOU! 🙏
April 10, 2026 at 7:01 PM
We'd like to give a bit shout-out to our #BOSS2026 Food Sponsors, who have helped provide meals for staff, performers, and instructors for the weekend:
American Flatbread – Somerville
Semolina Kitchen & Bar
Wegman's – Medford
Bōm Dough Cafe
THANK YOU! 🙏
American Flatbread – Somerville
Semolina Kitchen & Bar
Wegman's – Medford
Bōm Dough Cafe
THANK YOU! 🙏
The countdown is over... #BOSS2026 is HERE! 🎉
Head to bostonsings.com for last-minute 🎟️ ticket purchases, 📅 weekend schedule, and 🧭 venue map. Make sure to tag #BOSS2026 when sharing your festival experiences!
SEE YOU THERE 👋
Head to bostonsings.com for last-minute 🎟️ ticket purchases, 📅 weekend schedule, and 🧭 venue map. Make sure to tag #BOSS2026 when sharing your festival experiences!
SEE YOU THERE 👋
April 10, 2026 at 2:35 PM
The countdown is over... #BOSS2026 is HERE! 🎉
Head to bostonsings.com for last-minute 🎟️ ticket purchases, 📅 weekend schedule, and 🧭 venue map. Make sure to tag #BOSS2026 when sharing your festival experiences!
SEE YOU THERE 👋
Head to bostonsings.com for last-minute 🎟️ ticket purchases, 📅 weekend schedule, and 🧭 venue map. Make sure to tag #BOSS2026 when sharing your festival experiences!
SEE YOU THERE 👋
1️⃣ DAY UNTIL #BOSS2026
Don't miss this weekend's exciting performances: Hockets for Two Voices, performed by Mingjia Chen & Linnea Sablosky, with Smoke Ring at the Pro Concert; and Louis Shriber, performing at the Scholastic Competition. It all starts TOMORROW!
🎟️ bostonsings.com
Don't miss this weekend's exciting performances: Hockets for Two Voices, performed by Mingjia Chen & Linnea Sablosky, with Smoke Ring at the Pro Concert; and Louis Shriber, performing at the Scholastic Competition. It all starts TOMORROW!
🎟️ bostonsings.com
April 9, 2026 at 4:02 PM
1️⃣ DAY UNTIL #BOSS2026
Don't miss this weekend's exciting performances: Hockets for Two Voices, performed by Mingjia Chen & Linnea Sablosky, with Smoke Ring at the Pro Concert; and Louis Shriber, performing at the Scholastic Competition. It all starts TOMORROW!
🎟️ bostonsings.com
Don't miss this weekend's exciting performances: Hockets for Two Voices, performed by Mingjia Chen & Linnea Sablosky, with Smoke Ring at the Pro Concert; and Louis Shriber, performing at the Scholastic Competition. It all starts TOMORROW!
🎟️ bostonsings.com
Introducing our #BOSS2026 host group, the Amalgamates from Tufts University! Thanks for welcoming us onto your campus. :)
The Mates will be helping attendees make their way to classes, answer questions, and lend a hand during our Saturday class blocks.
The Mates will be helping attendees make their way to classes, answer questions, and lend a hand during our Saturday class blocks.
April 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Introducing our #BOSS2026 host group, the Amalgamates from Tufts University! Thanks for welcoming us onto your campus. :)
The Mates will be helping attendees make their way to classes, answer questions, and lend a hand during our Saturday class blocks.
The Mates will be helping attendees make their way to classes, answer questions, and lend a hand during our Saturday class blocks.
2️⃣ DAYS UNTIL #BOSS2026
Experience a full day of Workshops led by our talented educators on Saturday, April 11th! Attend classes, get feedback in a Masterclasses, sign up for 1-on-1 Sessions, and participate in Soundbite performances—all with an All-Access OR Education Pass. 🎓
🎟️ bit.ly/boss2025-AAP
Experience a full day of Workshops led by our talented educators on Saturday, April 11th! Attend classes, get feedback in a Masterclasses, sign up for 1-on-1 Sessions, and participate in Soundbite performances—all with an All-Access OR Education Pass. 🎓
🎟️ bit.ly/boss2025-AAP
April 8, 2026 at 3:01 PM
2️⃣ DAYS UNTIL #BOSS2026
Experience a full day of Workshops led by our talented educators on Saturday, April 11th! Attend classes, get feedback in a Masterclasses, sign up for 1-on-1 Sessions, and participate in Soundbite performances—all with an All-Access OR Education Pass. 🎓
🎟️ bit.ly/boss2025-AAP
Experience a full day of Workshops led by our talented educators on Saturday, April 11th! Attend classes, get feedback in a Masterclasses, sign up for 1-on-1 Sessions, and participate in Soundbite performances—all with an All-Access OR Education Pass. 🎓
🎟️ bit.ly/boss2025-AAP
3️⃣ DAYS UNTIL #BOSS2026
The festival kicks off THIS FRIDAY, April 10th, with six groups going head-to-head in the Scholastic Competition:
Accent A Cappella
Divisi
Gemini Blvd.
Phoenyx
Remedy A Cappella
Voices in Your Head
Who will win the Golden Lobster? 🦞🏆
Get tickets 🎟️ bit.ly/boss2026-com...
The festival kicks off THIS FRIDAY, April 10th, with six groups going head-to-head in the Scholastic Competition:
Accent A Cappella
Divisi
Gemini Blvd.
Phoenyx
Remedy A Cappella
Voices in Your Head
Who will win the Golden Lobster? 🦞🏆
Get tickets 🎟️ bit.ly/boss2026-com...
April 7, 2026 at 5:18 PM
3️⃣ DAYS UNTIL #BOSS2026
The festival kicks off THIS FRIDAY, April 10th, with six groups going head-to-head in the Scholastic Competition:
Accent A Cappella
Divisi
Gemini Blvd.
Phoenyx
Remedy A Cappella
Voices in Your Head
Who will win the Golden Lobster? 🦞🏆
Get tickets 🎟️ bit.ly/boss2026-com...
The festival kicks off THIS FRIDAY, April 10th, with six groups going head-to-head in the Scholastic Competition:
Accent A Cappella
Divisi
Gemini Blvd.
Phoenyx
Remedy A Cappella
Voices in Your Head
Who will win the Golden Lobster? 🦞🏆
Get tickets 🎟️ bit.ly/boss2026-com...
Ever wonder how you'd learn to sing hockets? Headliners Mingjia Chen & Linnea Sablosky can teach you all about it at their #BOSS2026 workshop on Saturday, April 11th!
Then, see them perform Meara O'Reilly's Hockets for Two Voices that evening at the Pro Concert 🎟️ bit.ly/boss2026-con...
Then, see them perform Meara O'Reilly's Hockets for Two Voices that evening at the Pro Concert 🎟️ bit.ly/boss2026-con...
April 6, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Ever wonder how you'd learn to sing hockets? Headliners Mingjia Chen & Linnea Sablosky can teach you all about it at their #BOSS2026 workshop on Saturday, April 11th!
Then, see them perform Meara O'Reilly's Hockets for Two Voices that evening at the Pro Concert 🎟️ bit.ly/boss2026-con...
Then, see them perform Meara O'Reilly's Hockets for Two Voices that evening at the Pro Concert 🎟️ bit.ly/boss2026-con...
Get a sneak peek of the sass & sparkle that Smoke Ring will be bringing to #BOSS2026!
Catch their set, plus Mingjia Chen & Linnea Sablosky performing Meara O'Reilly's Hockets for Two Voices, at the Pro Concert on SATURDAY 4/11.
Get your ticket and prepare to be dazzled ➡️ bit.ly/boss2026-con...
Catch their set, plus Mingjia Chen & Linnea Sablosky performing Meara O'Reilly's Hockets for Two Voices, at the Pro Concert on SATURDAY 4/11.
Get your ticket and prepare to be dazzled ➡️ bit.ly/boss2026-con...
April 3, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Get a sneak peek of the sass & sparkle that Smoke Ring will be bringing to #BOSS2026!
Catch their set, plus Mingjia Chen & Linnea Sablosky performing Meara O'Reilly's Hockets for Two Voices, at the Pro Concert on SATURDAY 4/11.
Get your ticket and prepare to be dazzled ➡️ bit.ly/boss2026-con...
Catch their set, plus Mingjia Chen & Linnea Sablosky performing Meara O'Reilly's Hockets for Two Voices, at the Pro Concert on SATURDAY 4/11.
Get your ticket and prepare to be dazzled ➡️ bit.ly/boss2026-con...
Here's a taste of what you can expect to see from Mingjia Chen & Linnea Sablosky at #BOSS2026! They'll be performing Meara O'Reilly's Hockets for Two Voices, alongside Smoke Ring, at the Pro Concert on SATURDAY, APRIL 11TH.
Grab your tickets now ➡️ bit.ly/boss2026-con...
Grab your tickets now ➡️ bit.ly/boss2026-con...
March 31, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Here's a taste of what you can expect to see from Mingjia Chen & Linnea Sablosky at #BOSS2026! They'll be performing Meara O'Reilly's Hockets for Two Voices, alongside Smoke Ring, at the Pro Concert on SATURDAY, APRIL 11TH.
Grab your tickets now ➡️ bit.ly/boss2026-con...
Grab your tickets now ➡️ bit.ly/boss2026-con...
We're excited to have New England-based conductor, composer & singer Louis Shriber as our Scholastic Competition deliberation performer!
Louis will perform on FRIDAY, 4/10, while judges decide which competitor will be crowned the #BOSS2026 Scholastic Champions.
Get tickets 🎟️ bit.ly/boss2026-com...
Louis will perform on FRIDAY, 4/10, while judges decide which competitor will be crowned the #BOSS2026 Scholastic Champions.
Get tickets 🎟️ bit.ly/boss2026-com...
March 31, 2026 at 2:30 PM
We're excited to have New England-based conductor, composer & singer Louis Shriber as our Scholastic Competition deliberation performer!
Louis will perform on FRIDAY, 4/10, while judges decide which competitor will be crowned the #BOSS2026 Scholastic Champions.
Get tickets 🎟️ bit.ly/boss2026-com...
Louis will perform on FRIDAY, 4/10, while judges decide which competitor will be crowned the #BOSS2026 Scholastic Champions.
Get tickets 🎟️ bit.ly/boss2026-com...
Make sure to get your ticket for the 15th Annual CARA Ceremony by THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 5TH for guaranteed entree and brunch!
The CARA Ceremony takes place on Sunday, April 12th at #BOSS2026. Join us in celebrating the best in recorded a cappella from the 2025 year ➡️ bit.ly/CARA2026
The CARA Ceremony takes place on Sunday, April 12th at #BOSS2026. Join us in celebrating the best in recorded a cappella from the 2025 year ➡️ bit.ly/CARA2026
March 30, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Make sure to get your ticket for the 15th Annual CARA Ceremony by THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 5TH for guaranteed entree and brunch!
The CARA Ceremony takes place on Sunday, April 12th at #BOSS2026. Join us in celebrating the best in recorded a cappella from the 2025 year ➡️ bit.ly/CARA2026
The CARA Ceremony takes place on Sunday, April 12th at #BOSS2026. Join us in celebrating the best in recorded a cappella from the 2025 year ➡️ bit.ly/CARA2026
Meet #BOSS2026 headliners, Smoke Ring!
Catch them on Saturday, April 11th at the Pro Concert 🎟️ bit.ly/boss2026-con...
Catch them on Saturday, April 11th at the Pro Concert 🎟️ bit.ly/boss2026-con...
March 30, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Meet #BOSS2026 headliners, Smoke Ring!
Catch them on Saturday, April 11th at the Pro Concert 🎟️ bit.ly/boss2026-con...
Catch them on Saturday, April 11th at the Pro Concert 🎟️ bit.ly/boss2026-con...
Looking for personalized coaching in Arranging, Solo Performance, Vocal Percussion, or Leadingership? Sign up for a 1-ON-1 SESSION at #BOSS2026!
1-on-1 Sessions are assigned first-come, first-served. Get your All-Access or Education Pass and sign up for yours now ➡️ casa.org/boss/1-on-1s
1-on-1 Sessions are assigned first-come, first-served. Get your All-Access or Education Pass and sign up for yours now ➡️ casa.org/boss/1-on-1s
March 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Looking for personalized coaching in Arranging, Solo Performance, Vocal Percussion, or Leadingership? Sign up for a 1-ON-1 SESSION at #BOSS2026!
1-on-1 Sessions are assigned first-come, first-served. Get your All-Access or Education Pass and sign up for yours now ➡️ casa.org/boss/1-on-1s
1-on-1 Sessions are assigned first-come, first-served. Get your All-Access or Education Pass and sign up for yours now ➡️ casa.org/boss/1-on-1s
Don't miss the #BOSS2026 Pro Concert featuring Meara O'Reilly's Hockets for Two Voices with Smoke Ring on SATURDAY, APRIL 11TH!
Tickets on sale now 🎟️ bit.ly/boss2026-con...
Tickets on sale now 🎟️ bit.ly/boss2026-con...
March 26, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Don't miss the #BOSS2026 Pro Concert featuring Meara O'Reilly's Hockets for Two Voices with Smoke Ring on SATURDAY, APRIL 11TH!
Tickets on sale now 🎟️ bit.ly/boss2026-con...
Tickets on sale now 🎟️ bit.ly/boss2026-con...
Join us at the 15th Annual CARA Ceremony on Sunday, April 12, at #BOSS2026, where we'll be celebrating the best in recorded a cappella from the 2025 year. Enjoy brunch & red carpet photos followed by the live awards ceremony!
Space is limited, so get your ticket now ➡️ bit.ly/CARA2026
Space is limited, so get your ticket now ➡️ bit.ly/CARA2026
March 22, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Join us at the 15th Annual CARA Ceremony on Sunday, April 12, at #BOSS2026, where we'll be celebrating the best in recorded a cappella from the 2025 year. Enjoy brunch & red carpet photos followed by the live awards ceremony!
Space is limited, so get your ticket now ➡️ bit.ly/CARA2026
Space is limited, so get your ticket now ➡️ bit.ly/CARA2026
Our full #BOSS2026 festival schedule is available now, with Workshops covering a wide range of topics including Solo & Group Singing, Vocal Percussion & Pedagogy, Culture & Identity, Arranging, Movement, and much more! Browse the lineup to start planning your weekend ➡️ casa.org/boss/schedule
March 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Our full #BOSS2026 festival schedule is available now, with Workshops covering a wide range of topics including Solo & Group Singing, Vocal Percussion & Pedagogy, Culture & Identity, Arranging, Movement, and much more! Browse the lineup to start planning your weekend ➡️ casa.org/boss/schedule
We're thrilled to present Meara O'Reilly's Hockets for Two Voices, performed by Mingjia Chen & Linnea Sablosky, at #BOSS2026!
Hocketing is a technique where a single melody is split between multiple voices to create a "hiccuping" effect. See it live on Saturday, April 11th ➡️ bit.ly/boss2026-con...
Hocketing is a technique where a single melody is split between multiple voices to create a "hiccuping" effect. See it live on Saturday, April 11th ➡️ bit.ly/boss2026-con...
March 18, 2026 at 4:18 PM
We're thrilled to present Meara O'Reilly's Hockets for Two Voices, performed by Mingjia Chen & Linnea Sablosky, at #BOSS2026!
Hocketing is a technique where a single melody is split between multiple voices to create a "hiccuping" effect. See it live on Saturday, April 11th ➡️ bit.ly/boss2026-con...
Hocketing is a technique where a single melody is split between multiple voices to create a "hiccuping" effect. See it live on Saturday, April 11th ➡️ bit.ly/boss2026-con...
Our Benefit Bake at Flatbread is TODAY! Stop by through 10PM tonight for a bite of pizza, or place a takeout order, to help fundraise for #BOSS2026❣️
March 17, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Our Benefit Bake at Flatbread is TODAY! Stop by through 10PM tonight for a bite of pizza, or place a takeout order, to help fundraise for #BOSS2026❣️
Find us & our #BOSS2026 banner this TUESDAY (3/17) at our Benefit Bake, hosted by American Flatbread in Somerville! Every dine-in or take-out order between 4pm–10pm will help us raise money for BOSS. 🙏 🍕
March 16, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Find us & our #BOSS2026 banner this TUESDAY (3/17) at our Benefit Bake, hosted by American Flatbread in Somerville! Every dine-in or take-out order between 4pm–10pm will help us raise money for BOSS. 🙏 🍕
Can't make the whole weekend of #BOSS2026? Take advantage of our full day of classes with an Education Pass!
Education Pass holders can attend all Workshops, Masterclasses, 1-on-1 Sessions, AND Soundbite performances on SATURDAY, APRIL 11—for just $25 per pass.
Get yours now ➡️ bit.ly/boss2026-EDU
Education Pass holders can attend all Workshops, Masterclasses, 1-on-1 Sessions, AND Soundbite performances on SATURDAY, APRIL 11—for just $25 per pass.
Get yours now ➡️ bit.ly/boss2026-EDU
March 11, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Can't make the whole weekend of #BOSS2026? Take advantage of our full day of classes with an Education Pass!
Education Pass holders can attend all Workshops, Masterclasses, 1-on-1 Sessions, AND Soundbite performances on SATURDAY, APRIL 11—for just $25 per pass.
Get yours now ➡️ bit.ly/boss2026-EDU
Education Pass holders can attend all Workshops, Masterclasses, 1-on-1 Sessions, AND Soundbite performances on SATURDAY, APRIL 11—for just $25 per pass.
Get yours now ➡️ bit.ly/boss2026-EDU
We're excited to announce our educators for #BOSS2026! These instructors will be teaching various Workshops, Masterclasses, and 1-on-1 Sessions on SATURDAY, APRIL 11TH.
Get into to all the education sessions with an All-Access Pass, OR an Education Pass, available now ➡️ bit.ly/boss2026-AAP
Get into to all the education sessions with an All-Access Pass, OR an Education Pass, available now ➡️ bit.ly/boss2026-AAP
March 6, 2026 at 4:27 PM
We're excited to announce our educators for #BOSS2026! These instructors will be teaching various Workshops, Masterclasses, and 1-on-1 Sessions on SATURDAY, APRIL 11TH.
Get into to all the education sessions with an All-Access Pass, OR an Education Pass, available now ➡️ bit.ly/boss2026-AAP
Get into to all the education sessions with an All-Access Pass, OR an Education Pass, available now ➡️ bit.ly/boss2026-AAP
We're just a couple weeks away from our Benefit Night at American Flatbread!
Dine in OR take-out from Flatbread Somerville (45 Day St in Davis Square) on TUESDAY, MARCH 17TH between 4–10pm—a portion of the proceeds will go toward funding this year's festival. We appreciate your support! 🍕 🎵
Dine in OR take-out from Flatbread Somerville (45 Day St in Davis Square) on TUESDAY, MARCH 17TH between 4–10pm—a portion of the proceeds will go toward funding this year's festival. We appreciate your support! 🍕 🎵
March 2, 2026 at 2:01 PM
We're just a couple weeks away from our Benefit Night at American Flatbread!
Dine in OR take-out from Flatbread Somerville (45 Day St in Davis Square) on TUESDAY, MARCH 17TH between 4–10pm—a portion of the proceeds will go toward funding this year's festival. We appreciate your support! 🍕 🎵
Dine in OR take-out from Flatbread Somerville (45 Day St in Davis Square) on TUESDAY, MARCH 17TH between 4–10pm—a portion of the proceeds will go toward funding this year's festival. We appreciate your support! 🍕 🎵
Introducing our first Pro Concert headliner, Smoke Ring!
Based in New York City, Smoke Ring is a mixed voice, queer barbershop and contemporary a cappella quartet—and the latest Harmony Sweepstakes National Champs.
See them perform on Saturday, April 11th at #BOSS2026 ➡️ bit.ly/boss2026-AAP
Based in New York City, Smoke Ring is a mixed voice, queer barbershop and contemporary a cappella quartet—and the latest Harmony Sweepstakes National Champs.
See them perform on Saturday, April 11th at #BOSS2026 ➡️ bit.ly/boss2026-AAP
February 26, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Introducing our first Pro Concert headliner, Smoke Ring!
Based in New York City, Smoke Ring is a mixed voice, queer barbershop and contemporary a cappella quartet—and the latest Harmony Sweepstakes National Champs.
See them perform on Saturday, April 11th at #BOSS2026 ➡️ bit.ly/boss2026-AAP
Based in New York City, Smoke Ring is a mixed voice, queer barbershop and contemporary a cappella quartet—and the latest Harmony Sweepstakes National Champs.
See them perform on Saturday, April 11th at #BOSS2026 ➡️ bit.ly/boss2026-AAP