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 Donors, 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 2022, we presented live music at 103 community events at almost 30 locations throughout the Charlotte region. We provided paid performance opportunities for 437 local working musicians at TMPs and our outreach programs and hosted 237 performances by youth and emerging artists at our open mics and Beatles Cover Song Contest. Additionally, we awarded $5,070 in music scholarships for youth and emerging artists.
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 - Treasurer
Ruff Bond Cobb Wade & Bethune, LLP
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Jane Ballard - Chair
Retired, SPX Corporation
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Jamey Boiter
BOLTGROUP
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DeWitt Crosby - Secretary
Retired Psychologist
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Michelle Hamilton
Carter
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Martha Harbison
Community Contributor
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Elizabeth Lewicki
Stanley Black & Decker
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Carolyn Lugo-Allred
Children's Theater of Charlotte
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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
Barings
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Lance Ollivierre
Central Piedmont Community College
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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
President
The Gambrell Foundation -
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 DONORS
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Mickey Aberman & Linda MacDonald
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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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Jan & Jim Brittain
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Jon Buchan
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David Carlson & Gretchen Caldwell
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Dumont Clarke & Shirley J. Linn
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Brian & Heather Collier
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Jack & Caydea Coobs
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DeWitt Crosby & Richard Wechsler
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Cynthia Walsh
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Leo & Flora D'Souza
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Jim & Betsy Deupree
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Mark & Adele Dillon
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Mark & Maria Easley
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Charlie Elberson
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Lorraine & Sebastian Fazzino
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Frank & Patricia Fisher
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Smitty & Jill Flynn
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Parker & Joan Foley
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Phyllis & Peter Fulton
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Martha Harbison & Ron Cox
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Russell & Becky Helms
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Aly & Erik Higgins
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Sally Higgins & Ray Owens
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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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Stephen Allred & Carolyn Lugo-Allred
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The Mansfield Family
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Connie & Steve Matthews
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Dennis & Kaye McGarry
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Brad & Barbara Merlie
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Teri & Kemp Miller
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Patrick J. O'Leary & Karen M. Yamasaki
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Tom & Elaine Pacicco
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George & Peg Povinelli
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John Richards
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Bill Saunders & Patty Babb
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Thomas & Sherry Skains
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Brian Tarle
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Carrie & Jeff Teixeira
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Scott & Beth Thomas & Family
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Paul Trapani & Carol Thompson
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Janice Valder
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John Viccellio
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Chris Woodrow & Lori Walker
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Al & Tracy Zapata
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Kim & Robert Adden
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Al & Donna DeMolina
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Tom Hanchett & Carol Sawyer
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Malcom & Katie Hubicki-Hamilton
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Lance Ollivierre
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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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Wellford & Ann Tabor
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Christopher Ziegler
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Jamey Boiter
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Linda Bollag
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Cheryl & Jamey Brownd
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Nancy Davis & Tip Nicholson
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Tim & Kathryn Johnson
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Bronah & Bill Livingston
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Brittany & David Netta
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Joe Pata & Family
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Isabella Shaw
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Jill Blumenthal
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Richard & Allyson Burns
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Greg Cagle
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Melanie Calvasina
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Matt & Ashley Crowder
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Marion & Ted Gittings
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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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Si Kahn
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Wayne & Pat Kool
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Chris & Lynn Lakin
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Dave & Gaye List
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The Maddrey Family
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Charlie & Stevie McDaniel
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Cindy McMillan
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John Markovics & Nicole Norton
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Todd & Lisa Rubenson
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Gary & Stephanie Starr
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Nick & Kendall Tosco
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Gillian Albinski & Douglas Young
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Chris & Jennifer Beasley
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Spence & Jayne Borden
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Jarod Brown
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Marion Burke
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David Christensen
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Lee & Marlene Engel
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Holly Giacobone
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Dan & Jan Johnson
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Renee Jones
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BK Keedy
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Lisa & Michael Lackey
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Holly Lopez
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Yo & Ron Osborn
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Jim Shea
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Graves Upchurch
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Diana & Dave Wade
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Ellen & Jim Wade
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Doug Williams
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Kate Bankston
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Scott & Katie Curry
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Joseph Fiondella
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Joanne Horn
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Steve Martin
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Lucia Rojas
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Penelope Shaw
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Tracy Simpson
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Dorothy Springmann
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Louis Stephens
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Mindy Upton
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Ben Vincent
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Amanda Wade
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Meredith Walker
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Susan & Joe Yarber
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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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Charlotte, NC