Watch past virtual TMPs on Facebook Live or YouTube. See Swannanoa Scholarship Application details here.

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. 


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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!

OUR PROGRAMS

  • Tosco Music Party

    Tosco Music Party

    In 2018, we celebrated 30 years of Tosco Music Parties in Charlotte! Held three times a year, each Tosco Music Party showcases an eclectic mix of all styles of music, with performances by a variety of local, regional and nationally-touring acts. Tosco Music Holiday Party was added in 2016 to celebrate the season and Charlotte's vibrant music community. All shows include Tosco's trademark singalongs with the audience. Tosco Music is approaching our 100th Tosco Music Party in 2021. See videos of past TMP highlights here.

  • Beatles Tribute

    Beatles Tribute

    Every June, Tosco Music hosts a Beatles Tribute in the same format as the Music Parties - only all Beatles songs! After 15 years of sold out Saturday nights, we expanded our most popular program into a weekend festival drawing Beatles fans from across the Southeast to FabFest - Charlotte's Beatles Festival. The next FabFest is scheduled for June 25-27, 2021.

  • Open Mic Night

    Open Mic Night

    Whether you're a veteran of the stage or making your debut, our open mic nights offer a supportive community atmosphere where you can share your love of music. See glimpses of Tosco Music Open Mic online, and come enjoy the music or share your own!

  • Musician Support

    Musician Support

    Performers feel the hospitality on the night of events, from the full backline provided, to a buffet dinner in the green room and host housing when needed. We assist with CD sales and help you make connections for future opportunities at area venues and private events. Read about our 2017 Musician Support and Community Outreach Highlights.

  • Community Outreach

    Community Outreach

    Tosco Music brings the joy of singing to seniors in the community and area events that are free and open to the public. Tosco Music strives to make Tosco Music Parties accessible with affordable ticket prices and ticket scholarships for area nonprofits and the people they serve. Since 2010, Tosco Music has awarded numerous music scholarships to The Swannanoa Gathering and Arts+ Music Camp, as well as through the Jacob Titus Youth Music Scholarship Fund.

BOARD OF
DIRECTORS

  • Robert Adden

    Ruff Bond Cobb Wade & Bethune, LLP

  • Carolyn Allred

    Children's Theater of Charlotte

  • Tony Arreaza

    Carlotan Talents

  • Jane Ballard

    Retired, SPX Corporation

  • Ivi Bilich

    WonderWorld Creative

  • David A. Carlson, CPA

    Board Treasurer

  • DeWitt Crosby

    Retired Psychologist

  • Betsy Deupree

    Chapter Two

  • Jim Deupree

    Chapter Two

  • Phyllis Fulton

    Music Together of Charlotte

  • Michelle Hamilton

    Consultant

  • Maria Howell

    Singer, Actor, Voiceover, Coach

  • Josh Jacobson

    Next Stage Consulting

  • Chase Law

    Board Chair
    Blumenthal Performing Arts

  • Brad Merlie

    Ponte Ventures, LLC

  • Sam Merritt

    Alston & Bird LLP

  • Carrie Teixeira

    Community Volunteer

  • Cynthia Walsh

    Cox Walsh & Associates

ADVISORY COUNCIL

  • 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

  • Kyle Petty

    Philanthropist
    Broadcast Media Professional
    Past TMP Performer

FRIENDS OF
TOSCO MUSIC

TOSCO MUSIC MEMBERS

    • Ian & Jane Ballard

    • Jared Bendel & Lauren Kennedy

    • Ivi Bilich & Jennifer Twiggs

    • Jim & Jan Brittain

    • Dumont Clarke & Shirley J. Linn

    • Charlie Elberson & Lou Kinard

    • Parker& Joan Foley

    • Nancy Futrell

    • Aly & Erik Higgins

    • Mike Hill & Ellie Donovan

    • Jess & Vince Hindman

    • Josh & Adara Jacobson

    • Kathryn & Luke Kissam

    • Phil & Beth Koonce

    • Chase & Ron Law

    • Susan Loudenslager & Greg Smith

    • Dennis & Kaye McGarry

    • Brad & Barbara Merlie

    • Teri & Kemp Miller

    • Mike & Lisa North

    • Patrick O'Leary & Karen Yamasaki

    • Susan Carmichael Richey

    • Robert & Susan Rose

    • Carrie & Jeff Teixeira

    • Thomas Family - Scott, Beth, Caroline, Bizzy, Sarah, Robert and Twinkie

    • Cynthia Walsh

    • Leslie & Mitchell Wickham

    • John Anderson

    • Tom & Vickie Gabbard

    • Sally Higgins & Ray Owens

    • Tip Nicholson & Nancy Davis

    • John & Sarah Parham

    • Susan Patterson & George Tyree

    • Andy Baxter & Susan Gover

    • Cheryl & Jamey Brownd

    • Gerald Goff & Amanda Martinez-Goff

    • Jeffrey & Elizabeth Gore

    • Tim & Kathryn Johnson

    • John & Tucker Viccellio

    • Allison & Ed Binder

    • Mr & Mrs J.A. Dupuis

    • Sharon Frazier

    • Marion Gittings

    • James & Elaine Herlihy

    • Anjie Carpenter Hipple

    • Maria Howell

    • Si Kahn

    • Wayne & Patricia Kool

    • Dick & Karen Langford

    • Jeanette Leardi

    • John Markovics & Nicole Norton

    • Todd & Lisa Rubenson

    • Kim S

    • Kim Stivers

    • Nick & Kendall Tosco

    • Marc Adams

    • Greg Cagle

    • Tom Covington

    • Hilary & Martin Davidson

    • Kevin Deery & Mary Struble Deery

    • Mark & Maria Easley

    • Christine Enders

    • Suzanne Gainey

    • John Goldsbury

    • Ruth A. Huey

    • Dan & Jan Johnson

    • Richard Jones

    • Judy Lekoski

    • Dave & Gaye List

    • Walker Lundy

    • Roland & Katrina Maddrey

    • Ronald & Forest McLean

    • Yo & Ron Osborn

    • Julia Ray

    • William Saunders

    • Ron Srebro

    • Craig Weston

    • Donald & Diane Adams

    • James & Kathy Brennan

    • Rocky Cabagnot

    • Barbara Falck

    • George & Marilyn Hege

    • Michelle Held

    • Kim Lanphear

    • Jennifer & Scott Mansfield & Family

    • Bunny Nash

    • Linda Nelson

    • Dennis Piper

    • Dennis & Barbara Piper

    • Tom Schmutzler

    • Jeffrey Schwartz

    • Walker Spruill

    • Louis Stephens

    • Sharon Welling

  • 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.'

  • 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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