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
Board Treasurer
Ruff Bond Cobb Wade & Bethune, LLP -
Carolyn Allred
Children's Theater of Charlotte
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Tony Arreaza
Carlotan Talents
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Jane Ballard
Chair Elect
Retired, SPX Corporation -
DeWitt Crosby
Retired Psychologist
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Betsy Deupree
Chapter Two
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Jim Deupree
Chapter Two
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Michelle Hamilton
Consultant
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Martha Harbison
Community Contributor
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Maria Howell
Singer, Actor, Voiceover, Coach
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Josh Jacobson
Board Chair
Next Stage Consulting -
Brad Merlie
Ponte Ventures, LLC
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Sam Merritt
Alston & Bird LLP
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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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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
TOSCO MUSIC MEMBERS
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Mickey Aberman & Linda MacDonald
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Ian & Jane Ballard
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Jared Bendel & Lauren Kennedy
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Ron & Sandra Boozer
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Jim & Jan Brittain
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Dave Carlson & Gretchen Caldwell
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Dumont Clarke & Shirley J. Linn
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Wendy Clarke
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Jack & Caydea Coobs
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DeWitt Crosby & Richard Wechsler
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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 & Lou Kinard
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Lorraine & Sebastian Fazzino
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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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Jess & Vince Hindman
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Maria Howell
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Josh & Adara Jacobson
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Phil & Beth Koonce
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Beth Lewicki & Pam Montag
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Susan Loudenslager & Greg Smith
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Stephen Allred & Carolyn Lugo-Allred
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Brad & Barbara Merlie
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Teri & Kemp Miller
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Mike & Lisa North
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Patrick O'Leary & Karen Yamasaki
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John & Amber Ockerbloom
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Tom & Elaine Pacicco
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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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Cathy & Terry Roche
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Robert & Susan Rose
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William Saunders
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Ron & Marion Solomon
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Brian Tarle
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Thomas Family - Scott, Beth, Caroline, Bizzy, Sarah, Robert and Twinkie
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Paul Trapani & Carol Thompson
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John & Tucker Viccellio
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Cynthia Walsh
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Leslie & Mitchell Wickham
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Al & Tracy Zapata
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Kim & Robert Adden
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Trish & John Anderson
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Dawn Anthony
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Greg Cagle
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Tom & Vickie Gabbard
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Tom Hanchett & Carol Sawyer
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Katie & Malcom Hubicki
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Scott & Jennifer Mansfield & Family
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Tip Nicholson & Nancy Davis
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Billy & Stephanie Owens
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Susan Patterson & George Tyree
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Wes & Claudia Sturges
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Andy Baxter & Susan Gover
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Cheryl & Jamey Brownd
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Gerald Goff & Amanda Martinez-Goff
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Jeffrey & Elizabeth Gore
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Rob Hammock & Caroline Chambre Hammock
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Tim & Kathryn Johnson
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Bronah & Bill Livingston
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Nathan & Angel Adams
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Richard & Allyson Burns
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Doug Crossley
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Matt, Ashley & Piper Crowder
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Sharon Frazier
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Marion Gittings
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Larry & Catie Good
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James & Elaine Herlihy
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Virginia Herron
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Charlie Huff
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Harriman Jett
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Harry & Sandy Johnson
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Tom & Mary Keifer
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Wayne & Patricia Kool
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Christopher & Audrey Lakin
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Amy & Dustin Long
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Carole McLeod
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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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Kim S
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Roger & Marilyn Sarow
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Roger & Marilyn Sarow
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Bryan Stanfill
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Harry Taylor
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Nick & Kendall Tosco
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Cricket Weston & Dave Molinaro
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Gillian Albinski & Douglas Young
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Tanja Bechtler
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Rob Bloise & Shelly Hypes
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Spence & Jayne Borden
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Marion Burke
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Jerry Cinqmars
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Tom Covington
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David & Mandy Craft
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John & Cheryl DePedro
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Larry & Jan Dimick
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Lee & Marlene Engel
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Noel & April Freidline
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Suzanne Gainey
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Sarah Goad
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Barbara Holt
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Dan & Jan Johnson
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Judy Lekoski
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Dave & Gaye List
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Maddrey Family
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Elizabeth and Andy Majors
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Tracey Martin
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Yo & Ron Osborn
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Ron Robinson
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Bill & Janice Rogers
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Cathy Tisdale
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Diana & Dave Wade
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Jill Blumenthal
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Nancy and Lee Bobbitt
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James & Kathy Brennan
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Patti Burk
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Douglas Buttrey
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David Christensen
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Marcia Corenman
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Bill Custer
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Alice Gallagher
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Dennis Jena
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Lisa Lackey
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Susan League
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Nelda Leon
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Campbell McEntire
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Merrie McGrath
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Bunny Nash
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David Palmer
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Matt Sadinsky
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Tom Schmutzler
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Dorothy Springmann
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Scott Strassels
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Nina Suddeth
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Mark & Karen Thomas
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Amanda Wade
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Ron Wolfe & Linda Brooks
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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