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 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