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. [email protected]
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. [email protected]
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
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$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
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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
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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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