There are no orange construction barrels, but you can see that we have a different “look” as the Falcone Festival website undergoes a complete upgrade. The site is now responsive and you should still be able to find what you are looking for under the menu items, which have not been changed. We are working to make sure everything is still operating properly, with some design changes, and ultimately some upgraded functionality coming, but we may be unavailable off and on until roughly mid-January. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have an urgent question, email Jane Goodrich or send a question to the falcone.festival on Facebook.

Fritz Stansell

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Fritz Stansell, founder and president emeritus of the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. Fritz Stansell was also one of the original founders of the Falcone Festival and had an incredible impact on the music world. Our most sincere condolences to the Stansell family and BLFAC community during these difficult times.

Blue Lake’s founder and president emeritus, Fritz Stansell, has passed away at the age of 92. He leaves a legacy that will forever inspire our mission and vision. Thank you, Mr. Stansell. Ars longa, vita brevis. You can read his obituary here.

Results from the 2011 Falcone Festival

Euphonium Artist Division

1st place - Toby Furr, teacher Dr. Brian Bowman, University of North Texas

2nd place - Daniel Chapa, teachers Dr. Brian Bowman & Dr. Joseph Skillen, University of North Texas

3rd place - Matthew Shipes, teachers David Zerkel, Dr. Benjamin Pierce & David Graves, University of Georgia

Tuba Artist Division

1st place - Andy Larson, teacher Dr. Joseph Skillen, Louisiana State University

2nd place - Brian McBride, teachers Phil Sinder, Jeff Jarvis, Craig Knox, & Alan Baer, Michigan State University

3rd place - Colby Fahrenbacher, teacher Mark Moore, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Euphonium Student Division

1st place - Ryan Chen, teachers Fritz Kaenzig & Gail Robertson, University of Michigan

2nd place - Blake Birmingham, teachers Patrick Nyren, Dr. Brian Bowman, & Paul Compton, University of North Texas

3rd place - Christian Hall, teacher David Zerkel, University of Georgia

Tuba Student Division

1st place - Zach Bridges, teachers Kent Eshelman, David Kirk, & David Graves, Baylor University

2nd place - David Allen, teacher Joel Mason, Bob Jones High School

3rd place - Trevor Litsey, teacher Martin Erickson, Lawrence University