L`Ultima Canzone

SATB
LULTIMA CANZONE
Music by
Francesco Paolo Tosti
Arranged by
Randy Haldeman
SATB
with Piano Accompaniment
A native of Wisconsin, Randy Haldeman has taught Choral and General Music in
all levels of academia; Pre-K through collegiate in Wisconsin, Idaho, Illinois, Florida ,
Vermont, and Italy. Haldeman earned the Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance
from the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater, the Master of Music degree in Voice
and Opera Performance from Northwestern University, and the Doctor of Philosophy
degree in Music Education (Choral Conducting emphasis) from The Florida State
University. Haldeman's choral arrangements are published through Colla Voce Music,
Inc. in the Rodney Eichenberger Choral Series, and have been performed by groups
under the direction of Andre Thomas, Rodney Eichenberger, and other collegiate directors
throughout the country. Active as a performer as well as an educator, Haldeman has
garnered critical praise on the operatic, musical theater, and concert stages. Appearances
of national interest include "Mr. Snow" in the 50th Anniversary Production of Carousel,
and "Uncle Billy" in the Chicago premier of Sheldon Harnik's A Wonderful Life. As
a conductor, his choral groups have received enthusiastic responses from audiences
and critics alike in 11 states and Europe, including several state and regional festivals
and contests. He currently directs the choral music program at the University of North
Carolina at Charlotte, is Coordinator of Choral Music Education, and teaches conducting
and education courses.
After a number of years as Professor of Choral Music and Conductor of the Chamber
Choir at Florida State University, Rodney Eichenberger has reduced his teaching
responsibilities there, but maintains a busy professional schedule elsewhere. He has
conducted more than 75 US All State Choirs and guest conducted or lectured at more
than 80 US, Australian, and New Zealand Universities. Recent international appearances
include guest conducting the Pusan, Korea City Choir and Korean National Chorus
in Seoul, International High School Honor Choirs in Tokyo and Berlin, and leading
conducting workshops in Argentina, Brazil, France, Norway, Sweden, Scotland, Austria,
Korea, Australia, and New Zealand. His instructional videos on Choral Conducting,
"What They See Is What You Get" and "Enhancing Musicality Through Movement" are
widely used in collegiate conducting classes. A graduate of St. Olaf College with advanced
study at the Universities of Denver, Washington, and Iowa, be taught at the University of
Washington and the University of Southern California prior to his appointment at Florida
State University.
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L'Ultima Canzone
for SATB Chorus with Piano Accompaniment
Francesco Paolo Tosti ( 1846-19 16)
arr. Randy Haldeman
Francesco Cimmino ( 1862-19 38)
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