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.

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Original Set of Three Leonard Falcone CDs

Exclusive licensee: Cecilia Falcone

Leonard Falcone and his Baritone

Joseph Evans - Piano

From The Shores of the Mighty Pacific - Herbert L. Clarke
Estrellita (My Little Star) - Manuel Ponce
Bourree I and II from Suite III for Cello - J.S. Bach
Beautiful Colorado - Joseph DeLuca
Atlantic Zephyrs - Guardelle Simons
Piece En Forme de Habanera - Maurice Ravel
Allegro Spiritoso - J.B. Senaille
Morceau Symphonique - Alexander Guilmant

Leonard Falcone: Baritone Horn

Joseph Evans - Piano

My Regards - Edward Lwellyn
Una Furtiva Lacrima - Gaetano Donizetti
Sentimentale (Danse Caprice) - Joseph DeLuca
Concert Piece - P.V. De La Nux
Allegro De Concert - Eugene Cools
Andante et Allegro - J. ED. Barat
Adagio from Concerto for Cello - Joseph Haydn
Napoli - Herman Bellstedt

Leonard Falcone: Baritone Volume II

Joseph Evans - Piano

Concerto - G. Magnam
Tarantella - W.H. Squire
Fantasia Original - Picchi-Mantia
Premier Solo de Concert - F. Combelle
Playera (Danse Espagnole) - Enrique Granados-Arr. Leonard Falcone
Le Cygne (The Swan) - C. Saint-Saens
Blue Bells of Scotland - Arthur Pryor

Blue Lake Press has announced the publication of Solid Brass: The Leonard Falcone Story. Solid Brass chronicles Leonard Falcone's journey to America from Italy through Ellis Island at age 16, which led to one of the most unlikely and inspirational stories in the history of the American Band Movement. This biography, written by Rita Griffin Comstock, was published in September 2011.

Drawing from a myriad of sources, Rita Comstock’s insightful biography chronicles Falcone’s remarkable life, including his early years growing up in culturally rich Roseto Valfortore, Italy, his success as a silent movie theater musician, the music department challenges during the Depression and war years, the two Rose Bowl trips via private rail car courtesy of Oldsmobile, performing with the Michigan State Band for four sitting presidents, and his special relationship with Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, where he would spend his final summers conducting and working with young students.

Comstock played clarinet in the Michigan State University Concert Band under Leonard Falcone and she continues to play in various community bands. She has worked as a writer for Prentice-Hall. This 398 page beautifully illustrated book can be purchased through Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp.

The Leonard Falcone International Euphonium and Tuba Festival is proud to announce that Dr. Leonard Falcone’s first three albums of solo works for euphonium are now available on digital music streaming services. This collection of recordings, now titled “The Artistry of Leonard Falcone,” can be heard on services such as Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, Prime Music, and more.

Each of the 23 tracks has been digitally remastered and appears in the same order as the original recordings, which were released in 1959, 1965, and 1970. “We are excited to share Dr. Falcone’s mastery of the euphonium with a larger audience,” said Philip Sinder, Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at the Michigan State University College of Music and President of the Board of Directors overseeing the Leonard Falcone International Euphonium and Tuba Festival. “The Festival is grateful to the recordings’ exclusive licensee, Dr. Falcone’s daughter, Cecilia, for making these historic, virtuosic performances available.”

Born in Roseto-Valfortore, Italy, in 1899, Dr. Falcone was a professional musician (playing in the prestigious Roseto-Valfortore Town Band) before immigrating to America in 1915 at the age of 15. In 1927, he was appointed Director of Bands at Michigan State University, where he concurrently was Chairman of the Winds and Brass Department and Professor of Baritone Horn.

Dr. Falcone was truly a world-class brass player, and his reputation for excellence touched all aspects of his career. His solo performances, his bands, and his students were all characterized by his singular dedication to the highest standards.

To find these recordings, search for “The Artistry of Leonard Falcone” on your favorite streaming service, for example: