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 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. Our mission is supported by generous support from our Living Room Society, Tosco Music Members, the Arts & Science Council, as well as through earned revenue from ticketed events and community outreach services.
In 2019, Tosco Music presented live music at almost 100 different events and activities in 31 different locations throughout Charlotte, 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!
Tosco Music's past financial statements are available on Guidestar along with our most recent IRS Form 990, and here is our 3-year financial summary. You can also learn more about our programs below, see our 2018 Impact Overview or read more about our history.
OUR NONPROFIT OUTREACH AND IMPACT
As a volunteer-powered nonprofit organization, Tosco Music provides live music throughout Charlotte. Last year, we provided paid performance opportunities for more than 150 musicians. We presented live music at 100 events and activities at 31 different locations throughout Charlotte, 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 Charlotte's community through music!
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
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Robert Adden
Ruff Bond Cobb Wade & Bethune, LLP
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Carolyn Allred
Children's Theater of Charlotte
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Tony Arreaza
Carlotan Talents
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Jane Ballard
Retired, SPX Corporation
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Ivi Bilich
WonderWorld Creative
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David A. Carlson, CPA
Board Treasurer
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DeWitt Crosby
Retired Psychologist
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Betsy Deupree
Chapter Two
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Jim Deupree
Chapter Two
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Phyllis Fulton
Music Together of Charlotte
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Michelle Hamilton
Consultant
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Maria Howell
Singer, Actor, Voiceover, Coach
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Josh Jacobson
Next Stage Consulting
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Chase Law
Board Chair
Blumenthal Performing Arts -
Brad Merlie
Ponte Ventures, LLC
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Sam Merritt
Alston & Bird LLP
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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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Ian & Jane Ballard
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Jared Bendel & Lauren Kennedy
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Ivi Bilich & Jennifer Twiggs
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Jim & Jan Brittain
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Dumont Clarke & Shirley J. Linn
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Charlie Elberson & Lou Kinard
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Parker& Joan Foley
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Nancy Futrell
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Aly & Erik Higgins
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Mike Hill & Ellie Donovan
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Jess & Vince Hindman
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Josh & Adara Jacobson
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Kathryn & Luke Kissam
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Phil & Beth Koonce
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Chase & Ron Law
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Susan Loudenslager & Greg Smith
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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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Mike & Lisa North
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Patrick O'Leary & Karen Yamasaki
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Susan Carmichael Richey
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Robert & Susan Rose
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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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Cynthia Walsh
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Leslie & Mitchell Wickham
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John Anderson
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Tom & Vickie Gabbard
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Sally Higgins & Ray Owens
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Tip Nicholson & Nancy Davis
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John & Sarah Parham
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Susan Patterson & George Tyree
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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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Tim & Kathryn Johnson
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John & Tucker Viccellio
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Allison & Ed Binder
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Mr & Mrs J.A. Dupuis
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Sharon Frazier
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Marion Gittings
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James & Elaine Herlihy
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Anjie Carpenter Hipple
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Maria Howell
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Si Kahn
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Wayne & Patricia Kool
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Dick & Karen Langford
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Jeanette Leardi
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John Markovics & Nicole Norton
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Todd & Lisa Rubenson
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Kim S
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Kim Stivers
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Nick & Kendall Tosco
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Marc Adams
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Greg Cagle
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Tom Covington
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Hilary & Martin Davidson
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Kevin Deery & Mary Struble Deery
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Mark & Maria Easley
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Christine Enders
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Suzanne Gainey
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John Goldsbury
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Ruth A. Huey
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Dan & Jan Johnson
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Richard Jones
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Judy Lekoski
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Dave & Gaye List
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Walker Lundy
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Roland & Katrina Maddrey
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Ronald & Forest McLean
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Yo & Ron Osborn
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Julia Ray
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William Saunders
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Ron Srebro
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Craig Weston
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Donald & Diane Adams
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James & Kathy Brennan
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Rocky Cabagnot
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Barbara Falck
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George & Marilyn Hege
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Michelle Held
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Kim Lanphear
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Jennifer & Scott Mansfield & Family
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Bunny Nash
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Linda Nelson
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Dennis Piper
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Dennis & Barbara Piper
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Tom Schmutzler
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Jeffrey Schwartz
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Walker Spruill
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Louis Stephens
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Sharon Welling
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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