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 2014 Falcone Festival

Euphonium Artist Division

1st place - Christopher Leslie, teachers David Zerkel, Daniel Perantoni, David Werden, Hiram Diaz; University of Georgia

2nd place - Ryan Chen, teachers Fritz Kaenzig, Dr. Gail Robertson; University of Michigan

3rd place - Vince Kenney, teachers Dr. Brian Bowman, Mark Moore; Ed Risinger; University of North Texas

Tuba Artist Division

1st place - Lee Jarzembak, teachers Carol Jantsch, Paul Krzywicki; Curtis Institute (PA)

2nd place - Maxwell Briggs, teachers Rex Martin, Ed Risinger; Northwestern University

3rd place - Phillip Bloomer, teacher Fritz Kaenzig, David Zerkel, Mark Moore; University of Michigan

Euphonium Student Division

1st place - Michael Stone, teacher Jason Harvey; The Woodlands (TX) High School

2nd place - Ada Brooks, teachers Thomas Riccobono, Frank Talley; Interlochen Arts Academy

3rd place - Jack Lorens, teacher Dr. David Loucky; Middle Tennessee State University

Tuba Student Division

1st place - Joe LeFevre, teachers Phil Sinder, Dr. Deanna Swoboda, Bob Whaley, Dr. Jacob Cameron; Michigan State University

2nd place - John Paul Powers, teachers R. Winston Morris, Dr. Sean Greene; Tennessee Tech University

3rd place - Keith Alcius, teacher Ken Heinlein; Baldwin Wallace University (OH)