DECEMBER 8, 2018 TONIGHT’S SCHEDULE DECember 8, 2018
Sing Along “ALL i want for christmas IS YOU” 30th Anniversary “O Holy Night” — Sophie Miller “Silver Bells” — Bradford Prep High School Band “Light of the World” — Caroline Kasay WELCOME! “Ave Maria” — Oscar Bonfil This is our 3rd year gathering to celebrate the season with our Sing Along “a holly jolly christmas” favorite holiday music. It’s become a special part of our family “Linus & Lucy” — Jacob Johnson holidays, and we hope it will for you and your family too. “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” — The Trailblazers Born from intimate living room jam sessions more than 30 “Mistletoe” — Jaron Strom years ago, Tosco Music became a nonprofit organization in — Voices of Eden 1999 dedicated to helping people of all ages explore, develop, “Emmanuel” and share their passion for music in all its forms. “Silent Night” — Dane Page, Chip McGee, George Banda & Alexa Jenson We’ve expanded to larger venues over the years and added new outreach programs like our open mic, music scholarships Sing Along “rockin’ around the christmas tree” and senior sing along parties, but our core value has never changed — it’s still all about the music! INTERMISSION — Refreshments and artists’ CDs are available in the lobby. At each Tosco Music Party, nationally recognized acts Sing Along “Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah” / share the stage with undiscovered artists and our audience members enthusiastically sing along. We strive to keep ticket “happy xmas (war is over)” prices low and offer discounts and ticket scholarships so that Song Dedication — Silent Auction winner’s selection the music parties remain accessible to everyone. “The Christmas Song” — VOX All of the performers are donating their talent tonight. Please “Merry Christmas, Darling” — Ellie Morgan support them by buying their CDs, hiring them for your own “What Child is This?” — Chiara Capobianco special event, and going to their shows. Connect with us online! Join our mailing list, become a Tosco “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?” — Susan Richey Music member, volunteer and/or give feedback. Give the gift of music this season! Bring your family and friends to a TMP - Sing Along “white christmas” / 2019 tickets are on sale now! “we wish you a merry christmas” ToscoMusic.org 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. VOICES OF EDEN Founded at UNCC in 2005 by Zacch Estrada-Petersen, Voices of Eden PERFORMER BIOS regularly performs at UNCC and area events. They host 4 full-length concerts each year including an annual charity event that has helped SOPHIE MILLER nonprofits like Bethlehem Center of Charlotte, Habitat for Humanity, Hope A talented 7th grader, Sophie is studying musical Theatre at NWSA and Haven, scholarship funds and more. The choir has toured and competed Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. She’s performed it many of their musical in 15 states, opened for gospel greats Yolanda Adams and Tye Tribbett, productions and has sung at Charlotte’s Knights and Eagles games. She and sang background vocals in the Charlotte finale of Barry Manilow’s will sing at a Hornets game on February 25th. [email protected] One Last Time” tour. youtube.com/VOEVault BRADFORD PREP High School BAND DANE PAGE, CHIP MCGEE, GEORGE BANDA & Alexa Jenson Directed by Mr. David Vergato, the band currently has 23 students and These independent singer-songwriters merge talents on Dec. 21 for a has performed at the Southern Christmas Show, Disney World, and Christmas show at The Evening Muse. George released a self-titled EP Carowinds. Bradford Preparatory School is a charter school located in NE (2016), and he and Alexa were featured in the collaborative local music Charlotte with a growing music department where Mr. Vergato is Director project “Down Yonder at Camp North End, Vol. 1” (2017). Dane released of Bands and Guitar. He also teaches at Winthrop University (double bass, his debut album Selma in 2018 and has an earlier EP (City to City, 2016). Chip and Alexa are working on upcoming EP’s. Alexa will celebrate her electric bass) and plays bass in the TMP House Band. bradfordprep.org EP release on Dec. 14 at The Evening Muse. danepagemusic.com, CAROLINE KASAY facebook.com/chip.mcgee, alexajensonmusic.com, georgebanda.com A classically trained vocalist pursuing her masters degree at Belmont VOX University (Nashville, TN), Caroline was a backup vocalist on Katy Perry’s Marilyn Spencer, Jeanine Dovell, Cynthia Flaxman Frank, Jake Spencer “Cozy Little Christmas” and in the upcoming Avengers 4. She is joined and David Tang are some of the members of VOX, one of Charlotte’s by Chad Lawson (piano), Brad Bailey (electric guitar), Andrew Woodard pre-eminent Chamber Choirs. They will sing more vocal jazz at their June (bass), and Marc McManeus (acoustic guitar). carolinekasay.com 8 concert at Sharon Presbyterian Church. voxfirebird.org OSCAR BONFIL ELLIE MORGAN After discovering he could sing opera at the age of 30, Oscar studied An acoustic pop sensation native to the Charlotte area, Ellie performs in voice with Dan Pardue for 10 years and sang with the American Singers local venues four to five nights a week. She covers popular artists from Opera Project at UNC Greensboro. He has performed in recitals where he the The Eagles to Adele and performs original music influenced by Taylor sang opera in seven different [email protected] Swift and Colbie Caillat. Her debut album of entirely original songs, Places I Hide, was released in 2017 and welcomed by a sellout audience JACOB JOHNSON at The Evening Muse. elliemorganmusic.com Based in his hometown of Greenville, SC, Jacob has won songwriting awards and been on stage beside greats like Tommy Emmanuel and CHIARA CaPOBIANCO Victor Wooten, but he credits his storytelling and quirky showmanship for Born in Italy where she earned dual master’s degrees in Music and Harp winning him fans through the southeast. He likes to do with a guitar what Performance, Chiara has performed internationally as a solo harpist and Gene Kelly did with dance. jacobjohnsontunes.com with orchestras and ensembles for 25 years. She has enchanted audiences aboard luxury cruise liners, at 5-star hotels and prestigious venues across THE TRAILBLAZERS the globe with all styles: classical, pop, jazz, Broadway and Bollywood. Chiara now teaches and performs in Charlotte. chiaracapobianco.com Based in Wilkesboro, NC, the Trailblazers are Daniel Thrailkill (guitar, vocals), Will Thrailkill (bass), Jonah Horton (mandolin), and Alex Edwards (banjo). They performed at Merlefest in 2017 with a Band Contest win. In SUSAN RICHEY 2018, they won the International SPBGMA Band Contest (Nashville) and Susan is a recent UNC-Asheville graduate who studied jazz harmony and also the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Momentum Band improvisation with members of Michael Bublé’s horn section. She spent Award. They have opened for Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, and years studying bluegrass vocals and most recently, bluegrass bass. Her the Kruger Brothers. They released their debut album, A Place To Call My music is “folksy-soul” influenced by Janis Joplin, Adele, and Etta James. Own, in 2016, and have another in the works. thetrailblazersmusic.com facebook.com/SusanRicheyMusic Jaron Strom TMP HOUSE BAND & Singalong Choir A recent contestant on The Voice, creating a buzz out of Charlotte, Jaron Matt Carter Jason Hackner Faithful Ngwenah Strom bridges the gap between pop and soul. A self-sustaining artist Walter Charles Mark Larson Susan Richey for over ten years, he performs solo, in a band and on social media. His Reeve Coobs Veronica Leahy Keith Shamel mixed style reminds you of Bruno Mars’ sweet tone, Justin Timberlake’s Julie Dean Scott McLaughlin Dave Vergato falsetto, and Motown’s catchy simplicity. jaronstrommusic.com Phyllis Fulton Greg Moore John Tosco sING ALONGE
‘Cause I just want you here tonight ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU Holding on to me so tight (Mariah Carey & Walter Afanasieff) What more can I do? Baby, all I want for Christmas is you, you, baby I don’t want a lot for Christmas There is just one thing I need All the lights are shining I don’t care about the presents So brightly everywhere Underneath the Christmas tree And the sound of children’s I just want you for my own Laughter fills the air More than you could ever know Make my wish come true And everyone is singing All I want for Christmas is you I hear those sleigh bells ringing Santa, won’t you bring me the one I really need? I don’t want a lot for Christmas Won’t you please bring my baby to me? There is just one thing I need And I don’t care about the presents I don’t want a lot for Christmas Underneath the Christmas tree This is all I’m asking for I just want to see my baby I don’t need to hang my stocking Standing right outside my door There upon the fireplace Santa Claus won’t make me happy I just want you for my own With a toy on Christmas Day More than you could ever know Make my wish come true I just want you for my own Baby, all I want for Christmas is you, you, baby More than you could ever know Make my wish come true All I want for Christmas is you, baby All I want for Christmas is you, you, baby Oh, I won’t ask for much this Christmas I won’t even wish for snow I’m just gonna keep on waiting Underneath the mistletoe I won’t make a list and send it To the North Pole for Saint Nick I won’t even stay awake to Hear those magic reindeer click A HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree (Johnny Marks) (Johnny Marks) Have a holly jolly Christmas Rockin’ around the Christmas tree It’s the best time of the year At the Christmas party hop I don’t know if there’ll be snow Mistletoe hung where you can see But have a cup of cheer Every couple tries to stop
Have a holly jolly Christmas Rockin’ around the Christmas tree And when you walk down the street Let the Christmas Spirit ring Say hello to friends you know Later we’ll have some pumpkin pie And everyone you meet And we’ll do some caroling
Oh, ho the mistletoe You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear Hung where you can see Voices singing “Let’s be jolly; Deck the halls Somebody waits for you with boughs of holly” Kiss her once for me Rockin’ around the Christmas tree Have a holly jolly Christmas Have a happy holiday And in case you didn’t hear Everyone’s dancing merrily Oh by golly have a holly jolly Christmas In a new old fashioned way This year
TONIGHT’s Raffles SILENT AUCTIOn SONG DEDICATION Raffle A Collection of 10 CDs from TMP performers Choose a song to be performed at the Feb. 2 TMP Raffle B Concert Tickets (4 tickets to each) Give a dedication or write one to be shared on stage Dave Barnes, Dec. 12, McGlohon Theater Bid in the lobby tonight - or online by 11 PM Monday Vienna Boys Choir, Dec. 19, Halton Theater Lake Street Dive, Jan. 10, The Fillmore Charlotte Now anyone can bid from the comfort of home! Raffle C Concert Tickets (4 tickets to each) visit www.32auctions.com/TMP The Weepies, Dec. 18, McGlohon Theater Carmen, Jan. 24, Belk Theater BIDDING ENDS: Ain’t Misbehavin’, Feb. 1-17, Theatre Charlotte Monday, December 10 at 11:00 PM Raffle tickets are a $5 donation each, 5 for $20 Drawings are held before the final singalong Support Tosco Music and help us share more music in 2019! Winner must be present to win Hanukkah, oH hanukkah (Traditional) Oh Hanukkah, oh Hanukkah Come light the menorah Let’s have a party, we’ll all dance the hora Gather round the table, we’ll give you a treat Sivivon to play with and latkes to eat
And while we are playing The candles are burning low One for each night, they shed a sweet light To remind us of days long ago
One for each night, they shed a sweet light To remind us of days long ago
“Music is the voice of all humanity, of whatever time or place. In its presence we are one.” — British author Charlotte Gray, b. 1937
Our 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. HAPPY xMAS (WAR IS OVER) (John Lennon & Yoko Ono) And so this is Christmas And what have you done Another year over And a new one just begun Presented by Tosco Music And so this is Christmas June 14-16, 2019 I hope you have fun The near and the dear one The old and the young A very merry Christmas and a happy New Year Let’s hope it’s a good one without any fear And so this is Christmas (war is over) For weak and for strong (if you want it) For rich and the poor ones (war is over) The world is so wrong (now) Plus daytime performances, speakers, And so happy Christmas (war is over) trivia and costume contests, art and memorabilia, vinyl, appraisals, kids crafts, and more! For black and for white (if you want it) For yellow and red ones (war is over) FABFESTCharlotte.org Let’s stop all the fight (now) CHORUS And so this is Christmas (war is over) And what have we done (if you want it) BOARD OF DIRECTORS Another year over (war is over) Robert Adden Betsy Deupree Errol Restelli A new one just begun (now) Jane Ballard Jim Deupree John Richards Ivi Bilich Phyllis Fulton Cynthia Walsh David A. Carlson Ricko Hill And so happy Christmas (war is over) Dumont Clarke Chase Law We hope you have fun (if you want it) The near and the dear one (war is over) The old and the young (now) ADVISORY COUNCIL CHORUS Brian Collier Susan Patterson Charlie Elberson Kyle Petty War is over if you want it Tom Gabbard War is over now PLAN AHEAD WHITE CHRISTMAS TOSCO MUSIC TOSCO MUSIC 1st ANNUAL (Joseph Carleton Beal & James Ross Boothe) OPEN MIC PARTIES FABFEST Wednesdays Saturdays Friday-Sunday I’m dreaming of a white Christmas December 12 February 2 June 14-16 January 2 April 20 Just like the ones I used to know Where the treetops glisten and children listen SPECIAL THANKS To hear sleigh bells in the snow Blumenthal Performing Arts Daniel Coston Photography I’m dreaming of a white Christmas NC Guitar Works Nedoff Fotography With every Christmas card I write Curvature Scott Pederson Gardner Skelton Law Firm Susan Rose May your days be merry and bright Cantina 1511 TMP Performers And may all your Christmases be white MaxxMusic TMP Volunteers The Evening Muse Arts and Science Council The Fillmore Charlotte Opera Carolina WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS Theatre Charlotte CharlotteConcerts.org (Traditional) Next Stage Consulting Reemprise Fund We wish you a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year Good tidings we bring To you and your kin Good tidings for Christmas And a Happy New Year CHORUS
Tag us! @toscomusic #toscomusic #toscomusicparty #toscomusicholidayparty Thank you! Thank you to all of our LRS donors and Tosco Music Members for enriching Charlotte’s community through music and helping Tosco Music grow into a cultural arts non- profit that future generations of Charlotteans can enjoy! Living ROom Society $5,000 Patrick J. O’Leary & Karen M. Yamasaki
$2,000 Lou Kinard & Charlie Elberson Elizabeth Lewicki & Pam Montag
$1,500 Dumont Clarke & Shirley J. Linn Jim & Betsy Deupree
$1,000 Mickey Aberman & Linda MacDonald Adara and Josh Jacobson Ian & Jane Ballard Ed & Donna Kania Ian & Carrie Banwell Kathryn & Luke Kissam Kennedy-Bendel Family Phil & Beth Koonce Ivi Bilich & Jennifer Twiggs Chase & Ron Law Jan & Jim Brittain Dennis & Kaye McGarry David Carlson & Gretchen Caldwell Teri & Kemp Miller Sue Chamberlin John & Amber Ockerbloom DeWitt Crosby & Richard Wechsler Jan Parham Katherine Everett George & Peg Povinelli Phyllis & Peter Fulton John Richards & Leigh McDonald Larry & Catie Good Wesley Bradford Robinson Tom & Paula Grogan Thomas Family Russell & Becky Helms Cynthia Walsh Aly & Erik Higgins
The Living Room Society is a giving circle of donors whose contributions of $1,000 or more are paving the path forward for Tosco Music Parties and all of our outreach programs. Established in August 2017, 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 several times a year.
It’s all about the music! TOSCOMUSIC.ORG Thank you! patronS Maureen & Dave Fetterolf Alice Richey & Dave Pitser Bob Foreman Dave & Janice Sachs Scott Brown & Tracy Masiello Wes & Claudia Sturges Connie & Steve Matthews Al & Tracy Zapata 30th Anniversary benefactorS Kim & Robert Adden Matthew Klidjian Andy Baxter & Susan Gover Michael Lovett David & Cheryl Carson Nancy Davis & Tip Nicholson Charles Catania John & Sarah Parham Lorin & Erica Crenshaw Susan Patterson & George Tyree Living room society Tom & Vickie Gabbard Robert & Susan Rose John & Laurie Gresham John & Tucker Viccellio Donor Giving Circle Martha Harbison & Ron Cox Harvey Wood Fueling a Sustainable Future for Tosco Music $1,000 + contributorS Greg & Geri Baker Wayne & Pat Kool PATRON Regan & Wally Brown Scott & Charlene Kozloff Priority Ticket Access (October 1) Cheryl & Jamey Brownd Bronah & Bill Livingston Tosco Music 30th Anniversary T-shirt Richard & Allyson Burns Amy & Dustin Long $500 - $999 Wendy Clarke Scott & Liz Lynn All perks from previous levels below Mark & Bethli Clemens Linda Y. McElroy Steven & Olivia Cohen Civil McGowan Harvey & Muri Corzin Gary & Melody Miller BENEFACTOR Charles & Mary Curry John Markovics & Nicole Norton Katharina & Kumar Das Gupta The Odom Family Priority Ticket Access (October 1) Howard & Laura Lee Drucker Yo & Ron Osborn Tosco Music Tumbler $300 - $499 Sebastian & Lorraine Fazzino Martin & Cindi Owens All perks from levels below Lee & Brenda Fluke Pata Family Parker Foley Jan & Greg Piland Sharon Frazier Ron, Louise & Katy Robinson Steven W. Fulcher Jeannie & Douglas Rose Contributor Thomas Aaron Garlow Todd & Lisa Rubenson Priority Ticket Access (October 1) Tom Hanchett & Carol Sawyer June Blotnick & Doug Sea Tosco Music T-shirt $150 - $299 Virginia Herron Regina & Mike Spagnardi Additional Tosco Music Gift Charlie Huff Richard Stowe, Jr. All perks from levels below Louis Jerome Mark & Karen Thomas Harriman & Lotta Jett Elizabeth & Dan Tierney Richard Jones Nick & Kendall Tosco Elizabeth Kline Bill Walton & Debbie White SUpporter Early Ticket Access (October 15) SUPPORTERS Name listed in TMP Program $75 - $149 Marc Adams Martha Hubbell Special Tosco Music Gift Tim & Polly Alexander Dr. Susan Jensen All perks from level below Ron Atchley Dan & Jan Johnson Spence & Jayne Borden Jay & Adrianne Johnson Sharon Bremer Dave & Gaye List FAN Gerald Cinqmars Jennifer & Scott Mansfield & Family Early Ticket Access (October 15) Becky & Ron Clark Bill & Janice Rogers Name listed on Tosco Music website $35 - $74 Ann & Hank Del Vecchio Butch & Shirley Rosen Member-only Ticket Giveaways Mary Kay & Anthony Eisel William Saunders Tosco Music Sticker & Magnet Lee Engel Dave, Mary & Ruth Shumway Erik & Hannah Forbes Kevin Deery & Mary Struble Deery Michael & Colleen Gilboy Roger & Virginia Tooker Cindy Glass Underwood Family JOIN OR RENEW Kristen & Al Guarnieri Dave Molinaro & Cricket Weston in the lobby tonight!