FOR THE
LOVE OF
MUSIC.
Our nonprofit mission
TOSCO MUSIC IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PRESENTS A WIDE VARIETY OF MUSIC THROUGH PERFORMANCES AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS; FOSTERS A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AMONG LISTENERS AND PERFORMERS; AND CONNECTS PROFESSIONAL AND AMATEUR MUSICIANS TO SHARE AND INSPIRE ONE ANOTHER.
Born from intimate living room jam sessions in Charlotte, NC, Tosco Music Parties have grown into popular community concerts where nationally recognized acts share the stage with undiscovered artists and audience members are invited to sing along throughout the evening.
From concerts and open mic nights to youth music scholarships and outreach, Tosco Music is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the community explore, develop and share their passion for music in all its forms.
In 2018, we celebrated 30 years of music parties and our 20th year as a nonprofit organization.
In 2019, Tosco Music presented live music at almost 100 different events and activities in 31 different locations throughout Charlotte and the surrounding communities, and provided paid performance opportunities for more than 150 musicians. With the addition of our inaugural FabFest-Charlotte's Beatles Festival, overall participation in our programs surpassed 14,000!
Our mission is supported in part by the Infusion Fund, as well as by our Living Room Society and Tosco Music Members, and earned revenue from ticketed events and community outreach services.
See our Report to the Community here. Tosco Music's financial statements are available on Guidestar. Learn about our founder and Executive Director, John Tosco, here. Read more about Tosco Music's history here.
OUR NONPROFIT OUTREACH AND IMPACT
Tosco Music provides live music throughout Charlotte and the surrounding communities. in 2019, we provided paid performance opportunities for more than 150 musicians. We presented live music at 100 events and activities at 31 different locations throughout the Charlotte region, with participation surpassing 14,000! This impact is only possible through the support of music lovers like you.
Learn more below about our programs and the people who make them possible. If music is your passion, join Tosco Music and help enrich our community through music!
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
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Robert Adden
Ruff Bond Cobb Wade & Bethune, LLP
Treasurer -
Carolyn Allred
Children's Theater of Charlotte
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Jane Ballard
Retired, SPX Corporation
Chair -
Jamey Boiter
Principal | CEO BOLTGROUP
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DeWitt Crosby
Retired Psychologist
Secretary -
Michelle Hamilton
Consultant
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Martha Harbison
Community Contributor
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Elizabeth S Lewicki
National Account Manager Stanley Black & Decker
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Brad Merlie
Ponte Ventures, LLC
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Sam Merritt
Moore & Van Allen, PLLC
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John Ockerbloom
Co-Head of US Real Estate at Barings
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Lance Ollivierre
Central Piedmont Facilities Management
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Carrie Teixeira
Community Volunteer
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Graves Upchurch
Moore & Van Allen, PLLC
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Cynthia Walsh
Cox Walsh & Associates
ADVISORY COUNCIL
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Brian Collier
Executive Vice President
Foundation For The Carolinas -
Charlie Elberson
VP/Insights Strategist, Wray Ward
Trustee, Reemprise Fund -
Tom Gabbard
President/CEO
Blumenthal Performing Arts -
Mark O'Connor
Professional Musician, Composer, Author
Past TMP Performer -
Susan Patterson
Retired, Knight Foundation
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Kyle Petty
Philanthropist
Broadcast Media Professional
Past TMP Performer -
Maria Howell
Singer, Actor, Voiceover, Coach
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Tony Arreaza
Carlotan Talents
TOSCO MUSIC MEMBERS
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Ian & Jane Ballard
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Kennedy-Bendel Family
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Ivi Bilich & Jennifer Twiggs
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Rob Boisvert & Audrey Truman
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Ron & Sandra Boozer
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Dumont Clarke & Shirley J. Linn
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DeWitt Crosby & Richard Wechsler
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Cynthia Walsh
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Mark & Adele Dillon
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Charlie Elberson & Lou Kinard
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Parker & Joan Foley
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Michelle Hamilton
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Martha Harbison & Ron Cox
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Russell & Becky Helms
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Sally Higgins & Ray Owens
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Aly & Erik Higgins
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Alan & Silla Jacobson
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Adara & Josh Jacobson
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Chris & Susan Kearney
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Kathryn & Luke Kissam
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Phil & Beth Koonce
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Elizabeth Lewicki & Pam Montag
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Susan Loudenslager & Greg Smith
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Steinway Carolinas & the Love Family
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Stephen Allred & Carolyn Lugo-Allred
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Brian & Mary Anna Marley
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Connie & Steve Matthews
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Dennis & Kaye McGarry
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Samuel & Kelly Merritt
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Teri & Kemp Miller
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Mike & Lisa North
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John & Amber Ockerbloom
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George & Peg Povinelli
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John Richards
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Alice Richey & David Pitsner
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Robert & Susan Rose
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Bill Saunders & Patty Babb
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Thomas & Sherry Skains
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David & Laurie Tanner
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Brian Tarle
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Carrie & Jeff Teixeira
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Thomas Family - Scott, Beth, Caroline, Bizzy, Sarah, Robert and Twinkie
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New Systems Ethic, Inc.
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John & Tucker Viccellio
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Leslie & Mitchell Wickham
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Chris Woodrow & Lori Walker
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Kim & Robert Adden
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Trish & John Anderson
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Dawn Anthony
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John & Cheryl DePedro
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Tom Hanchett & Carol Sawyer
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Billy & Stephanie Owens
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John & Sarah Parham
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Susan Patterson & George Tyree
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Wes & Claudia Sturges
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Jamey Boiter
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Linda Bollag
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Doug & Sue Crossley
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Matt & Ashley Crowder
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Nancy Davis & Tip Nicholson
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Gerald Goff & Amanda Martinez-Goff
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Tim & Kathryn Johnson
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Brittany & David Netta
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Joe Pata & Family
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Nathan & Angel Adams
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Francis Bagbey
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Cheryl & Jamey Brownd
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Jonathan Buchan
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Justine Busto
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Greg Cagle
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Melanie Calvasina
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Jen & Steven Coss
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Smitty & Jill Flynn
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Matt Freeman
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Marion & Ted Gittings
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Larry & Catie Good
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Gordon & Sylvia Whitman
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Jim & Wylly Guterman
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Denise Hensel
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James & Elaine Herlihy
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Wayne & Patricia Kool
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Christopher & Audrey Lakin
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Gregg & Tracy Leslie
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Dave & Gaye List
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Carole McLeod
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Cindy McMillan
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Wilson McWilliams
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John Markovics & Nicole Norton
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Jan & Greg Piland
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Aaron & Jess Rickert
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Todd & Lisa Rubenson
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Roger & Marilyn Sarow
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Gary & Stephanie Starr
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Nick & Kendall Tosco
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Diana Ward
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Dave Molinaro & Cricket Weston
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Gillian Albinski & Douglas Young
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Pamela Bashor
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Jill Blumenthal
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Vanessa & Cliff Calabro
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Tom Covington
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Dave Forrest & Laurie Will
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HP & Kimberly Giger
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Dan & Jan Johnson
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Renee Jones
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Lisa Lackey
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Liz Canovan & Jean Lewicki
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Andy & Elizabeth Majors
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The Odom Family
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Yo & Ron Osborn
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The Rentz Family
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Jeannie Salisbury
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Jim Shea
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Ellen & Jim Wade
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Doug Williams
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Taylor Zeitz
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Kate Bankston
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Danny & Janice Bernstein
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Scott & Katie Curry
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Bill Custer
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Katherine Everett
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Ian & Linda Gerdes
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Holly Giacobone
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Virginia Herron
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Kevin Jones
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Tony Lucente
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Steve Martin
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Charlie & Stevie McDaniel
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David Palmer
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Joy Libethe & Gary Raflo
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Lucia Rojas
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Pam Schneider
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Penelope Shaw
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Tracy Simpson
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Dorothy Springmann
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Bryan Stanfill
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Donna Stowe
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Mindy Upton
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Meredith Walker
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Fred & Lea Watson
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Mark Zenow / Cord Music Mgmt
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Think of Tosco Music Party as the musical equivalent of walking into Ben & Jerry's and saying: 'I'd like a spoonful of everything, please.'
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A Tosco Music Party is a theatre in the round of sorts for acoustic musicians. It's a medium that breaks down artificial barriers between entertainers and audience.
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Creative Loafing
Charlotte, NC
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Creative Loafing
Charlotte, NC