Blue Lake’s founder and president emeritus, Fritz Stansell, has passed away at the age of 92. Fritz Stansell was also one of the original founders of the Falcone Festival and had an incredible impact on the music world. We are deeply saddened to learn of his passing. Our most sincere condolences to the Stansell family and BLFAC community during these difficult times. He leaves a legacy that will forever inspire our mission and vision. Thank you, Mr. Stansell. Ars longa, vita brevis. Results from the 2012 Falcone Festival
Euphonium Artist Division
1st place - Richard Demy, teacher Dr. Brian Bowman, University of North Texas
2nd place - Gary Garvin, teacher David Zerkel, University of Georgia
3rd place - Alex Avila, teachers David Zerkel, Jason Ham, & Gabe Stone, University of Georgia
Tuba Artist Division
1st place - David McLemore, teacher David Zerkel, University of Georgia
2nd place - Simon Wildman, teachers David Zerkel, Jason Smith, Velvet Brown, & Dave McCollum, University of Georgia
3rd place - Daniel Frost, teacher Charles Villarrubia, University of Texas-Austin
Euphonium Student Division
1st place - Tim Morris, teacher Matthew Mireles, University of Wisconsin-Madison
2nd place - Grant Jameson, Dublin Coffman High School
3rd place - James A. Long, teacher Kenneth Kroesche, Oakland University
Tuba Student Division
1st place - Jacob Daniel, teacher Tom McCaslin, East Carolina University
2nd place - Benjamin Darneille, teacher Tom Riccobono, Interlochen Arts Academy
3rd place - Ben Malmer, teachers Mark Barton, David Kirk, & Derek Fenstermacher, University of Houston
