DECEMBER 7, 2019

Happy Holidays!This is our 4th year gathering to celebrate the season with Charlotte’s music community singing our favorite holiday songs. It’s become a special part of our family holidays, and we hope it will for you and your family too.

Born from intimate living room jam sessions more than 30 years ago, Tosco Music became a nonprofit organization in 1999 dedicated to helping people of all ages explore, develop, and share their passion for music in all its forms.

We’ve expanded to larger venues over the years and added new outreach programs like our open mic, music scholarships and senior singalong parties, but our core value has never changed — it’s still all about the music!

At each Tosco Music Party, nationally recognized acts share the stage with undiscovered artists and our audience members enthusiastically sing along. We strive to keep ticket prices low and offer discounts and ticket scholarships so that the music parties remain accessible to everyone.

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TOSCO MUSIC HOLIDAY PARTYDecember 7, 2019

Sing Along “All I Want For Christmas Is You” “Christmas Time is Here” — Young Voices of the Carolinas “Ding, Dong, Merrily on High” — CP Early Music Ensemble “The Christmas Song” — Lydia Salett Dudley “Let it Snow” — The Bucket Brothers “Last Christmas” — Admiral Radio

Sing Along “Silver Bells” “We Three Kings” — Carrie Marshall “Feliz Navidad” — Grupo Los Morales “Away in a Manger” — TRS “O Holy Night” — Cameron Moore “Silent Night” — Noel & Maria

Sing Along “Must Be Santa” INTERMISSION — Refreshments and artists’ CDs are available in the lobby.

Sing Along “Jingle Bell Rock” “Merry, Merry Christmas” — Kevin Jones “This Christmas” — Robyn Springer “I Heard The Bells on Christmas Day” — Aaron Burdett “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” — K3 “O Christmas Tree” — Eli Yacinthe & Sarah Claire King “Under the Mistletoe” — Curt Keyz “Ave Maria” — Mercury Carter “Mary, Did You Know?” — The African Community Choir

Sing Along “Winter Wonderland” / “We Wish You A Merry Christmas”

Program and artists are subject to change. Use of cellular phones is prohibited. Use of recording devices and/or cameras without permission is prohibited.

Please come and go from your seats only between songs, not during a performance.

Admiral RadioInspired by the prior life of their 1941 wooden radio, Becca Smith and Coty Hoover turn heads with their “Johnny-and-June” charm and unique sound. With sweeping harmonies harkening back to The Everly Brothers, their music is deeply rooted in a traditional style yet also touches the heartstrings of modern-day listeners. Becca was voted “Singer-songwriter of the Year” by the Charleston City Paper in 2018. admiralradiomusic.com

Central Piedmont Early Music EnsembleDirected by Sung Lee, this group performs music of the Middle Ages and Renaissance on instruments of the 11th to 17th centuries. Featured tonight are crumhorns, cornettos, and recorders and violas da gamba of many sizes, played by Don Boekelheide, Susan Burns, Matthew Files, Theresa McDonald, Deborah McRae, Holly Maurer, Regina Simchowitz, Sara Spencer, and Henry Trexler. sung.lee@cpcc.edu

Grupo Los MoralesFormed in Charlotte in 2004, Grupo Los Morales performs the best of Latin music with a goal to spread their Latin roots and rhythms. They’ve recorded 4 CD’s including Con Alma Latina (2011) which was recently released internationally in digital format. Three of their original songs are included in the soundtrack of the movie “Blood And Honey” by director Rodrigo Dorfman. grupolosmorales.com

Carrie MarshallA singer-songwrtier influenced by jazz, blues, gospel and pop, Carrie has performed jazz standards and original music at Theatre Raleigh, with Jazz Arts Charlotte and the Democratic National Convention. She’s performing a selection tonight from her newly released CD, Songs For Christmas. Her original music is used as the musical score and theme song for the film “Changeover”. carriemarshall.net

PERFORMER BIOS

Lydia Salett DudleyA jazz pianist, singer, composer, and arranger, Lydia is also bandleader for Jazz Xpressions in Raleigh. In 2011, her passion for music education led her to start The Salett Art Center, a nonprofit whose mission is to provide music enrichment for underserved youth. She has released several albums and her latest is a holiday CD, This Is Christmas. lydiasalettdudley.com

Young Voices of the CarolinasFounded in 2014 and directed by Sandy Holland, YVOTC provides choral music education to children ages 8–18. Singing everything from Bach to Broadway, they’ve performed with local ensembles, and at St. Peter’s in the Vatican City, The National Cathedral, and Carnegie Hall. yvotc.org

The Bucket BrothersLogan (19) and Casey (15) Valleroy have been performing together since 2012, captivating audiences with sophisticated arrangements, seamless improvisation, and beyond-their-years mastery of jazz. They released a crowdfunded debut album, Our State (2016) featuring originals and jazz standards, and a second album Set Sail (2019). thebucketbrothers.com

Noel & MariaPianist, vocalist, arranger, Noel Freidline has recorded 9 CD’s, including a Christmas album with Maria Howell, Merry Christmas, My Dear, released in November 2019. Maria Howell is a vocalist from Gastonia, who has shared the stage with Ray Charles, George Benson and Nancy Wilson, and an actress who has appeared in feature films (The Color Purple, The Hunger Games, The Blind Side, Hidden Figures). Together, as Noel and Maria, they explore and re-interpret some of the best music of the last 80 years, offering listeners something they have heard, but that they have never heard before. Their fresh musical approach, rapport and witty banter harken back to the Rat Pack era and thrill audiences. noelandmaria.com

Aaron BurdettAn acclaimed Americana and bluegrass singer-songwriter and performer from western North Carolina, Aaron was listed by WNC Magazine as one of the most important western NC musicians. He’s won multiple awards in songwriting competitions (Merlefest, Mountain Stage, NC Songwriter’s Co-op, Our State Magazine). His last four albums have been voted top 20 albums of the year by WNCW radio listeners. aaronburdett.com

Robyn SpringerRobyn’s richly diverse musical background includes a debut R&B solo album (Makin’ Moves), appearances with legends George Benson and Herbie Hancock, and vocals featured on albums by contemporary jazz saxophonist Najee and Fugees’ rapper John Forte. Her versatile vocals transport audiences from church pews to Delta juke joints, to downtown jazz cafes. Her new album, The Acoustic Project, is an eclectic mix and collaboration with guitarist/songwriter Greg Cagle. robynnikoll@aol.com

K3This Charlotte-based trio formed in 2018 Singers Kelsey D. Waller, Karen Poole, and Ke’Andra Davis are songwriters, producers, and musicians driven by their love of R&B, gospel, and jazz. Their voices beautifully blend with a powerful sense of sisterhood. instagram.com/k3officially

Cameron MooreCoordinator of Contemporary Worship & Arts at Myers Park Presbyterian Church, Cameron is also a singer-songwriter who performe regionally. He isaccompanied tonight by Patrick Flynn. His sophomore album, Alpenglow, was released in January 2018 by Dream Records. cameronmooremusic.com

TRSThis neo-soul, jazz and R&B trio formed in Charlotte, NC in 2014. Thia Reynolds, Ruby Edwards, and Sherretta Ivey are professional vocalists who have sung with a long list of celebrity artists including Fantasia, Shania Twain, Israel Houghton, Fred Hammond, Eric Williams, and Travis Green. They are featured every year in the OnQ Production of Soulful Noel coming up December 20 & 21. instagram.com/trssol14

Eli Yacinthe & Sarah Claire KingHailing from Statesville, NC, Eli and Sarah play everything from jazz to Americana and blues. At only 19 and 21, their résumés already list well-known venues including The Grand Ole Opry, Merlefest, Knight Theater, and Nashville Winery. They are joined tonight by Aron Stornaiuolo (guitar, vocals), Jaylen Heaggans (drums), Ariel Mejia (trumpet), Noel Freidline (piano), and Dave Vergato (bass). facebook.com/eliyacinthemusic

Mercury CarterThis native Charlottean has been pursuing musical endeavors for a mere four years. Inspired by his passion for jazz, opera and soul to seek music as a means to heal from chronic depression and personal hardships, he poured all of his feelings into his debut project, Mercury (2015), produced on his iPad with all of his own vocals, instrumentation and songwriting. In 2017, Creative Loafing named him “Best Singer in Any Genre” in their Best of Charlotte Critic’s Pick series. His exceptional pitch, 3.5 octave range, unique phrasing, and vocal agility led him to be invited in 2018 to perform in the Montreux Jazz Festival’s Jazz Talent Awards, the first vocalist to be invited from North Carolina since Nina Simone. mercurycarter.com

Curt KeyzBased in Charlotte, Curt was born and raised in the small town of Great Falls, SC. He’s released 2 singles, a Christmas CD and an EP in 2015. His debut album, Love or the Lack Thereof (2018), gained social attention online with the #IMayBeCrazyChallenge. A songwriter, keyboardist and music producer, Curt received a Stellar Award from the Stellar Awards Gospel Music Academy, and has shared the stage with gospel artists including Tasha Cobbs and Tye Tribbett. iamcurtkeyz.com

The African Community Choir Formerly known as The International Community Mass Choir of Charlotte, the ACC is a nonprofit organization founded in 2006 by Ministers Alton and Mercy Lee, with support from Rev. Emmanuel F. Karnley. The ACC brings together community members from various nations of Africa, the Caribbean and US, to inspire, uplift and enrich communities through the power of songs by preaching the gospel to all. theafricanchoir.org

PERFORMER BIOS continued

TMP House Band & Singalong ChoirMatt CarterReeve CoobsJulie DeanJason HacknerDan Hood

Kevin JonesCurt KeyzMark LarsonJessica MacksScott McLaughlin

Faithful NgwenahDave VergatoJohn Tosco

Board of DirectorsRobert AddenJane BallardIvi BilichDavid A. CarlsonBetsy Deupree

Jim DeupreePhyllis FultonJosh JacobsonRicko HillChase Law

Errol RestelliJohn RichardsTim Scott, Jr.Cynthia Walsh

Advisory CouncilBrian CollierCharlie Elberson

Tom GabbardMark O’Connor

Susan PattersonKyle Petty

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ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU (Mariah Carey & Walter Afanasieff)

I don’t want a lot for ChristmasThere is just one thing I needI don’t care about the presentsUnderneath the Christmas treeI just want you for my ownMore than you could ever knowMake my wish come trueAll I want for Christmas is you

I don’t want a lot for ChristmasThere is just one thing I needAnd I don’t care about the presentsUnderneath the Christmas tree

I don’t need to hang my stockingThere upon the fireplaceSanta Claus won’t make me happyWith a toy on Christmas Day

I just want you for my ownMore than you could ever knowMake my wish come trueAll I want for Christmas is you, you, baby

Oh, I won’t ask for much this ChristmasI won’t even wish for snowI’m just gonna keep on waitingUnderneath the mistletoe

I won’t make a list and send itTo the North Pole for Saint NickI won’t even stay awake toHear those magic reindeer click

Sing Along

‘Cause I just want you here tonightHolding on to me so tightWhat more can I do?Baby, all I want for Christmas is you, you, baby

All the lights are shiningSo brightly everywhereAnd the sound of children’sLaughter fills the air

And everyone is singingI hear those sleigh bells ringingSanta, won’t you bring me the one I really need?Won’t you please bring my baby to me?

I don’t want a lot for ChristmasThis is all I’m asking forI just want to see my babyStanding right outside my door

I just want you for my ownMore than you could ever knowMake my wish come trueBaby, all I want for Christmas is you, you, baby

All I want for Christmas is you, baby

Tosco Music is a nonprofit organization with a mission to:

• present a wide variety of music through performances and outreach programs;

• foster a sense of community among listeners and performers through inclusive participation; and

• connect professional and amateur musicians to share and inspire one another.

Our Mission

SILVER BELLS(Jay Livingston and Ray Evans)

City sidewalks, busy sidewalksDressed in holiday styleIn the air there’s a feeling of ChristmasChildren laughing, people passingMeeting smile after smileAnd on every street corner you’ll hear

Silver bells, silver bellsIt’s Christmas time in the cityRing-a-ling, hear them ringSoon it will be Christmas day

Strings of street lights, even stop lightsBlink a bright red and greenAs the shoppers rush home with their treasuresHear the snow crunch, see the kids bunchThis is Santa’s big sceneAnd above all this bustle you’ll hear

Silver bells, silver bellsIt’s Christmas time in the cityRing-a-ling, hear them ringSoon it will be Christmas day

As a primarily volunteer-powered nonprofit, last year Tosco Music provided music at almost 100 events and activities in 25 locations with total participation surpassing 14,000!

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Our Impact

MUST BE SANTA(Hal Moore and Bill Fredericks)

Who’s got a beard that’s long and white?Santa’s got a beard that’s long and whiteWho comes around on a special night?Santa comes around on a special nightSpecial Night, beard that’s white

Must be Santa, Must be SantaMust be Santa, Santa Claus

Who wears boots and a suit of red?Santa wears boots and a suit of redWho wears a long cap on his head?Santa wears a long cap on his headCap on head, suit that’s redSpecial night, beard that’s white

Chorus

Who’s got a big red cherry nose?Santa’s got a big red cherry noseWho laughs this way - “HO HO HO”?Santa laughs this way “HO HO HO”HO HO HO, cherry noseCap on head, suit that’s redSpecial night, beard that’s white

BIDDING ENDS: Monday, December 9 at 10PM32auctions.com/TMP

Silent auction and raffle proceeds supportTosco Music’s nonprofit programs in the community.

Silent Auction - TMP Song DedicationWin the opportunity to choose a holiday song to be performed at Tosco Music Party on February 22. Offer your own dedication, or write one to be read from the stage.

Bid tonight in the lobby or online!

Chorus

Who very soon will come our way?Santa very soon will come our wayEight little reindeer pull his sleigh?Santa’s little reindeer pull his sleighReindeer sleigh, come our wayHO HO HO, cherry noseCap on head, suit that’s redSpecial night, beard that’s white

Chorus

Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, VixenEisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, NixonDasher, Dancer, Prancer, VixenCarter, Reagan, Bush and Clinton

Reindeer sleigh, come our wayHO HO HO, cherry noseCap on head, suit that’s redSpecial night, beard that’s white

Chorus (2X)

Collection of CDs from TMP Performers

2 tickets each: A Christmas Carol - Dec 6-15, Theatre Charlotte Albert Lee - Jan 13, Booth Playhouse The McCartney Years - Feb 28, Belk Theater

2 tickets each: A Soulful Noel - Dec 20-21, McGlohon Theater The NY Bee Gees Tribute Show - Jan 4, Knight Theater Jesse Cook - Jan 17, McGlohon Theater

Raffle A

Raffle B

Raffle C

Tonight’s Raffles

All raffle tickets are a $5 donation each, 5 for $20Drawings are held before the last singalong; must be present to win.

JINGLE BELL ROCK (Joseph Carleton Beal & James Ross Boothe)

Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell RockJingle Bells swing and Jingle Bells ringSnowin’, and blowin’ up bushels of funNow the jingle hop has begun

Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell RockJingle Bells chime in Jingle Bell timeDancin’ and prancin’ in Jingle Bell SquareIn the frosty air

What a bright time, it’s the right timeTo rock the night awayJingle Bell time is a swell timeTo go glidin’ in a one-horse sleigh

Giddy up jingle horse, pick up your feetJingle around the clockMix and a mingle in a jinglin’ beatThat’s the Jingle Bell Rock

Instrumental

What a bright time, it’s the right timeTo rock the night awayJingle Bell time is a swell timeTo go glidin’ in a one-horse sleigh

Giddy up jingle horse, pick up your feetJingle around the clockMix and a mingle in a jinglin’ beatThat’s the Jingle BellThat’s the Jingle BellThat’s the Jingle Bell Rock

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WINTER WONDERLAND (Felix Bernard & Richard B. Smith)

Sleigh bells ring are you listenin’?In the lane snow is glistenin’A beautiful sight, we’re happy tonightWalkin’ in a winter wonderland

Gone away is the blue birdHere to stay is the new birdHe sings a love song as we go alongWalkin’ in a winter wonderland

In the meadow we can build a snowmanAnd pretend that he is Parson BrownHe’ll say are you married, we’ll say no manBut you can do the job when you’re in town

Later on we’ll conspireAs we dream by the fireTo face unafraid the plans that we’ve madeWalkin’ in a winter wonderland

Instrumental

In the meadow we can build a snowmanAnd pretend that he’s a circus clownWe’ll have lots of fun with Mr. SnowmanUntil the other kiddies knock him down

When it snows, ain’t it thrillin’Though your nose, gets a chillin’We’ll frolic and play, the Eskimo way

Walkin’ in a winter wonderlandWalkin’ in a winter wonderlandWalkin’ in a winter wonderland

WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS (Traditional)

We wish you a Merry ChristmasWe wish you a Merry ChristmasWe wish you a Merry ChristmasAnd a Happy New Year

Good tidings we bringTo you and your kinGood tidings for ChristmasAnd a Happy New Year

CHORUS

Thank You to Tonight’s Green Room Sponsor!

Plan Ahead

Wednesdays Dec 11 & Jan 8

The Evening Muse

SaturdaysFeb 22 & Apr 11Knight Theater

SaturdayJune 20, 2020Knight Theater

A Christmas CarolPresented by

Theatre CharlotteDecember 6-15

Eloise MacDonald Playhouse at

Theatre Charlotte

Soulful NoelPresented by

OnQ ProductionsFriday & SaturdayDecember 20-21

McGlohon Theater25% off with code: ToscoMusicOnQ

Albert Lee & The CryersPresented byTosco Music

& Maxx MusicJanuary 13

Booth Playhouse

Thank you to all of our Living Room Society donors and Tosco Music Members whose support of Tosco Music enriches Charlotte’s community through music, and to the following friends and partners for their support of tonight’s event:

Blumenthal Performing ArtsNC Guitar Works MaxxMusicRon Law, Theatre CharlotteDaniel CostonJimi NedoffSusan PattersonJared Bendel

Quentin Talley, OnQ ProductionsTim Scott, Jr.Susan & Rob RoseTMP PerformersTMP Volunteers

Special Thanks

It’s all about the music!

TOSCOMUSIC.ORG

Thank you!

$1,000 - 1,499Mickey Aberman & Linda MacDonaldIan & Carrie BanwellIvi Bilich & Jennifer TwiggsJan & Jim BrittainDavid Carlson & Gretchen CaldwellDeWitt Crosby & Richard WechslerTom & Paula GroganRussell & Becky HelmsAly & Erik HigginsKathryn & Luke KissamPhil & Beth KoonceChase & Ron Law

Brad & Barbara MerlieTeri & Kemp MillerJan ParhamGeorge & Peg PovinelliErrol & Catrina RestelliRobert & Susan RoseBrian TarleScott & Beth Thomas & FamilyPaul Trapani & Carol ThompsonCynthia WalshLeslie & Mitchell Wickham

The Living Room Society is a giving circle formed in 2017 of donors whose contributions of $1,000 or more are paving the path forward for Tosco Music Parties and our nonprofit outreach programs. LRS is named in the spirit of the original music parties when Tosco Music began with musicians and friends coming together to play and sing in the warmth of someone’s home. LRS Appreciation Gatherings now bring the donor giving circle together in the same way.

$4,000-5,000Ian & Jane BallardDennis & Kaye McGarry

Living Room Society

Living Room Society Founders are bolded and have given continuously since the first year of LRS.

$2,000 - 3,000Dumont Clarke & Shirley J. LinnJim & Betsy DeupreeLou Kinard & Charlie Elberson Phyllis & Peter Fulton

HP & Kimberly GigerElizabeth Lewicki & Pam MontagMike & Lisa NorthJohn & Amber Ockerbloom

$1,500Kennedy-Bendel Family* Adara & Josh Jacobson* John Richards & Leigh McDonaldKathleen & Anthony Sciacca

*Automatic recurring gifts help Tosco Music plan for a long term future.

Andy Baxter & Susan Gover*Susan Patterson & George Tyree*David & Cheryl CarsonKatherine EverettSally Higgins & Ray OwensTim and Kathryn Johnson

Pat & Laurie McCormickParker MelvinNancy Davis & Tip NicholsonJohn & Sarah ParhamWilliam & Cristina Warlick

Patrons

Benefactors

ContributorsCheryl & Jamey Brownd*James & Elaine Herlihy*Wayne & Pat Kool*John Markovics & Nicole Norton*Kim S*Greg & Geri BakerAllison & Ed BinderChristina & Dan BinmoreNeil BrownRichard & Allyson BurnsLiz Canovan & Jean LewickiAnjie CarpenterCharles Catania & Kelly FringsGerald CinqmarsBecky & Ron ClarkDennis & Ginny CoffeyHarvey & Muri CorzinCharles & Mary CurryJoan FitzgeraldLee & Brenda FlukeJohn & Zoe Fortin

Sharon FrazierLarry & Catie GoodVirginia HerronCharlie HuffLouis JeromeHarriman & Lotta JettElizabeth KlineScott & Charlene KozloffDeborah & Jud LittleBronah & Bill LivingstonAmy & Dustin LongGary & Melody MillerPata FamilyTodd & Lisa RubensonCarrie & Jeff TeixeiraNick & Kendall ToscoDaphne TraywickJohn & Tucker ViccellioAmanda WadeBill Walton & Debbie White

Kim & Robert AddenTom & Vickie GabbardTom Hanchett & Carol SawyerAlan & Silla JacobsonConnie & Steve Matthews

George RamsayAlice Richey & Dave PitserDave & Janice SachsTed and Glenda SjolanderWes & Claudia Sturges

SupportersDan & Jan Johnson*Yo & Ron Osborn*Bill Saunders*Miller & Becky AbernethyMarc AdamsPhilip Armstrong and Mindy KirshbaumSpence & Jayne BordenMegan BrasserJoey BrownJohn & Cheryl DePedroLarry & Jan DimickLee EngelFrank & Patricia FisherParker FoleyAndrew & Natalie GibbonMichelle HamiltonCatherine HawkinsCaren Knox

Chris & Lynn LakinDick & Karen LangfordMark Larson & Cathy HastyDave & Gaye ListDarryl LogsdonJennifer & Scott Mansfield & FamilySteven B. Martin & Barry NancePamela MorgensternWilliam NaylorThe Odom FamilyJack & Karen RhyneBill & Janice RogersButch & Shirley RosenDavid & Linda SallsUnderwood FamilyJerry S. WarmathAnonymousDave Molinaro & Cricket Weston

Thank you!

*Sustaining Members (automatic recurring gifts) help us plan for a long term future - thank you!

FAN Early Ticket Access Name listed on Tosco Music website Member-only Ticket Giveaways Tosco Music Sticker & Magnet

$35 - $74

SUpporter Name listed in TMP Program Special Tosco Music Gift All perks from level below

$75 - $149

Contributor Tosco Music T-shirt Additional Tosco Music Gift All perks from levels below

$150 - $299

BENEFACTOR Tosco Music Tumbler All perks from levels below

$300 - $499

Living room society Donor Giving Circle Fueling a Sustainable Future for Tosco Music

$1,000 +

PATRON Tosco Music 30th Anniversary T-shirt All perks from levels below

$500 - $999

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