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

StansellWe 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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Semi-Finalists and Alternates for 2019 Falcone Festival

Euphonium Artist | Tuba Artist | Euphonium Student | Tuba Student

X Unable to attend Festival               √ Alternate attending Festival

Euphonium Artist Semi-Finalists (in alphabetical order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
Natsuhiro Aoyama Aichi, Japan Aichi University of the Arts Kaoru Tsuyuki, Toru Miura, Dr. Mitsuru Saito
Jason Donnelly Oviedo, FL, USA University of Miami Frost School of Music Dr. Aaron Tindall, Joseph Vascik
Yosuke Ebata Osaka City, Japan Osaka College of Music Hiromasa Kimura
Rie Kaizuka Osaka, Japan Osaka College of Music Hiromasa Kimura, Masami Fukagawa, Benjamin Pierce
Matthew Kundler Staten Island, NY, USA University of Texas Charles Villarrubia, Rex Martin, Demondrae Thurman, Jeremy Crawford
Ian T McCollum Moulton, AL, USA Florida State University Dr. Justin Benavidez, Paul Ebbers, Martin Cochran, Andy Miller, Eddie Elsey
Saiko Moriwaka Japan Musashino Academia Musicae Dr. Mitsuru Saito, Mihop Ofusa
Yuumi Satou Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan Shobi Music College/ Hokkaido University of Education of Iwamizawa Dr. Mitsuru Saito, Kenichi Watanabe
Nathan C Wood Houston, TX, USA Michigan State University Phil Sinder, Dr. Gail Robertson, Dr. Henry Howey
Yuki Yamazaki Hamamatsu, Tokyo, Japan Tokyo University of the Arts Kaoru Tsuyuki, Mai Kokubo

Euphonium Artist Alternates (in this order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
Ryohei Hamada Itami, Japan Osaka College of Music Hiromasa Kimura, Yuki Ida
Tommy Vo Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada University of North Texas David Childs, Peder MacLellan, Dr. Brian Bowman
Takahiro Iwamitsu Hiroshima, Japan University of North Texas Dr. Brian Bowman, Yasuichiro Kobayashi, Toru Miura, Dr. Mitsuru Saito

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   Tuba Artist Semi-Finalists (in alphabetical order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
Nick Beltchev Wichita Falls, TX, USA University of Texas at Austin Charles Villarrubia, David Zerkel, Fritz Kaenzig, Don Little, Dr. Roy Couch
Ramon Garavito Jr. Tucson, AZ, USA University of Miami Dr. Aaron Tindall, Dr. Deanna Swoboda, Dr. Kelly Thomas
Joseph A. Guimaraes Boca Raton, FL, USA The University of Georgia David Zerkel, Carol Jantsch
Stefan Jacobus Hopman Sint Anthonis, Netherlands University of Miami Aaron Tindall, Thomas Riccobono, Calvin Jenkins, Luke Davey
Bradley Möller Capetown, South Africa University of Southern California Doug Tornquist, Norm Pearson, Daniel Perantoni, Bill Booth, Jim Self
Keith Packman Houston, TX, USA University of North Texas Don Little, Dr. Jeff Baker, Charles Villarrubia
Alex Purdy Oklahoma City, OK, USA Oklahoma State University Dr. Ryan Robinson, Brian Dobbins
Blake Ryall Greensboro, NC, USA Arizona State University Dr. Deanna Swoboda,Tom McCaslin, Dr. Christopher Blaha
Daniel Wilhelm Fishers, IN, USA Central Michigan University, Arizona State University Dr. Mark Cox, Deanna Swoboda, Scott Hanson, Brad Hisey
Tyler Woodbury Chicopee, MA, USA University of Massachusetts-Amherst John Bottomley, Greg Spiridopoulos

Tuba Artist Alternates (in this order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
David Humphreys Oklahoma City, OK, USA University of North Texas Donald Little, Jeff Baker
Philip Beatty Tampa, FL, USA University of Miami Aaron Tindall, Jay Hunsberger, John Bottomley, Tom Wade
Logan Carnes Erie, PA, USA Indiana University of Pennsylvania Dr. Zach Collins, Mike Waddell

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Euphonium Student Semi-Finalists (in alphabetical order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
X Preston L Arnold Bridge City, TX, USA Baylor University Dr. Kent Eshelman, Tami Goss
Alex Aull Monroe, GA, USA George Walton Academy David Zerkel, Adam Frey, Chris Leslie, Christian Smith
Isaac Brooks Ann Arbor, MI, USA University of Michigan Fritz Kaenzig
Brandon Morrison Cypress, TX, USA University of Texas at Austin Charles Villarrubia, Jason Harvey
Peyton Sills Madison, MS, USA Madison Central High School Chuck Reynolds
Matthew Wise West End, NC, USA Appalachian State University Dr. Bethany Wiese, Neil McCrimmon

 Euphonium Student Alternates (in this order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
X Noah Centers Louisville, KY, USA University of Louisville Clint McCanless, David Centers
X Elijah Ramirez Peoria, AZ, USA Arizona State University Dr. Deanna Swoboda, Jennifer Bement
X Itsuki Kawata Tokyo, Japan Kunitachi Collage of Music Senior High School Dr. Mitsuru Saito

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  Tuba Student Semi-Finalists (in alphabetical order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
Caleb Chambers Frisco, TX, USA Legacy Christian Academy Dr. Corey Rom
Evan DeRicco Arlington Heights, IL, USA Prospect High School Josh Wirt
X Jesus Mendoza Mission, TX, USA University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley Dr. Scott Roeder, Dr. Benjamin Coy, Abel Rios
Azdruball Montemayor Edinburg, TX, USA Edinburg High School Dr. Scott Roeder, Michael Sandoval
Troy Rowlands Pittsburgh, PA, USA Penn State University Velvet Brown, Philip VanOuse
Malachi Witt Fairfax, VT, USA University of Vermont Yutaka Kono, Bruce McRae

 Tuba Student Alternates (in this order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
Itzhak Corona Rio Grande City, TX, USA Grulla High School Dr. Scott Roeder, Emanuel Garcia
Andy Murray Yukon, OK, USA Oklahoma City University Dr. Genevieve Clarkson
Paul Ryerson Catawba, SC, USA Homeschool Doug Black, Aubrey Foard

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Semi-Finalists and Alternates for 2020 Falcone Festival

Euphonium Artist | Tuba Artist | Euphonium Student | Tuba Student

# Unable to compete             √ Will compete

Euphonium Artist Semi-Finalists (in alphabetical order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
Stephen Cannistraci Lebanon, PA, USA George Mason University Dr. Mark Jenkins, Mark Kellogg, Velvet Brown
Jason Donnelly Oviedo, FL, USA University of Miami Frost School of Music Dr. Aaron Tindall, Joseph Vascik
Anthony Rene Gonzalez Rio Grande City, TX, USA Texas A&M University-Kingsville Dr. Jesse Orth, Orlando Herrera
Yudai Hironaka Fukuoka, Japan University of Arkansas Dr. Benjamin Pierce, Dr. Mitsuru Saito, Toru Miura, Kimihiko Hasegawa
Kaho Kusayanagi Kanagawa, Japan Kunitachi College of Music Mitsuru Saito, Kyohei Ando
Phillip Marion Philadelphia, PA, USA James Madison University Kevin Stees, Jay Krush, Brian Bowman
Greg Stevens Sebastian, FL, USA University of North Texas Grant Jameson, David Childs
Chase Teachey Lexington, KY, USA Baylor University Dr. Kent Eshelman, Dr. Matt Hightower, Dr. Skip Gray
Yuki Yamazaki Hamamatsu, Tokyo, Japan Tokyo University of the Arts Kaoru Tsuyuki, Mai Kokubo
Jonah Zimmerman Roswell, GA, USA Florida State University Justin Benavidez, Martin Cochran, Andrew Miller, Bernard Flythe, Patrick Clark


Euphonium Artist Alternates (in this order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
Ryohei Hamada Itami, Hyogo, Japan Osaka College of Music Hiromasa Kimura, Yuki Iida, Kaori Soga
Tyler Wise Denton, TX, USA University of North Texas Boonyarit Kittaweepitak, David Childs
Thomas N Gusewelle Bryan, TX, USA University of North Texas David Childs, Dr. Joseph Skillen

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   Tuba Artist Semi-Finalists (in alphabetical order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
William Gray Beach Raleigh, NC, USA University of North Carolina-Greensboro Dennis AsKew, Mark Britt, Don Strand, Randy Kohlenberg
Michael Fleming Curwensville, PA, USA Yale University Carol Jantsch, Craig Knox
# Ramon Garavito Jr Tucson, AZ, USA University of Miami Dr. Aaron Tindall, Dr. Deanna Swoboda, Dr. Kelly Thomas (+)
Thomas Gerald Tucson, AZ, USA Arizona State University Dr. Deanna Swoboda, Dr. Daniel Brown
# Kevin Ildefonso Miami, FL, USA University of Miami Aaron Tindall, Mike Roylance
Xianquan Mu China College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati Tim Northcut
Blake Ryall Greensboro, NC,USA Arizona State University Dr. Deanna Swoboda, Tom McCaslin, Dr. Christopher Blaha
Seth Shaffer Southlake, TX, USA Texas Tech University Dr. Kevin Wass, Aubrey Foard, Richard Murrow
Brandon A. Smith Madison, VA, USA Florida State University Dr. Justin Benavidez
# Patrick Young Dawsonville, GA, USA University of Colorado-Boulder Mike Dunn, David Zerkel, David McLemore, Simon Wildman

 

Tuba Artist Alternates (in this order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
√ Tyler Woodbury Chicopee, MA, USA University of Massachusetts-Amherst John Bottomley, Greg Spiridopoulos
√ Seth Carter Paris, TX, USA University of North Texas Donald Little, Matthew Good
# Sander Schierer Buford, GA, USA University of Texas-Austin Charles Villarrubia, Rex Martin, Gene Pokorny, Matthew Gaunt

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Euphonium Student Semi-Finalists (in alphabetical order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
Hunter Bellows Cedar Park, TX, USA Vista Ridge High School Brett Blackstone, Dusty Steinle
Kathryn Carley Springfield, IL, USA Rochester High School Sharon Huff, Dennis Jones
# Isaiah Carver Lexington, MA, USA Lexington High School Dr. Jobey Wilson
Natalie Colegrove Santa Clara, CA, USA Cupertino High School Tony Clements
Wesley Gangluff Bryant, AR, USA Henderson State University Dr. Jamie Lipton
Clayton Moses West Monroe, LA, USA University of Louisiana at Monroe Adam Johnson

 Euphonium Student Alternates (in this order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
# Adrian Mares Alton, TX, USA University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley Dr. Scott Roeder
# Henry Otts Fairhope, AL, USA Fairhope High School Will Petersen, Demondrae Thurman, Dan Perantoni, Charles Villarrubia, David Zerkel
√ Peyton Lickfelt Springdale, AR, USA University of Arkansas Dr. Benjamin Pierce

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  Tuba Student Semi-Finalists (in alphabetical order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
Colby Batchelor Harvest, AL, USA Sparkman High School Telitha Castleberry, Dr. Tom Lukowicz
Isaac J. Davanzo Phoenix, AZ, USA Arizona State University Deanna Swoboda, Blake Ryall
Caroline Habig Hoover, AL, USA College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati Timothy Northcut, Andrew Miller
Ally Hansen Mount Horeb, WI, USA Mount Horeb High School Mike Forbes
Ben McWilliams Augusta, MI, USA Michigan State University Philip Sinder, Chance Trottman-Huiet
Azdruball Montemayor Edinburg, TX, USA University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley Dr. Scott Roeder

Tuba Student Alternates (in this order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
Parker Burkey Grand Junction, CO, USA University of North Texas Donald Little, Richard Morgan, Zachary Marley
Owen Hans Rocky Mount, NC, USA Northern Nash High School Dr. Jarrod Williams, Kyler Zary, Jesse Rackley
Daniel D. Martinez Laredo,TX, USA University of North Texas Donald C. Little, John R.Reimund

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Semi-Finalists and Alternates for 2021 Falcone Festival

Euphonium Artist | Tuba Artist | Euphonium Student | Tuba Student    

# Unable to compete             ✓ Will compete             * may be semifinalist in one division only

Euphonium Artist Semi-Finalists (in alphabetical order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
Natsuhiro Aoyama Aichi, Japan Aichi University of the Arts Kaoru Tsuyuki,Toru Miura, Dr. Mitsuru Saito
# Michael Chou Windermere, FL, USA University of Miami Aaron Tindall, Joey Vascik
Max Dobson Saratoga Springs, UT, USA University of North Texas David Childs, Dr. Brian Bowman, Dr. Steve Call
# Simon Alexander Elizondo Laredo, TX, USA Texas A&M International University John Reimund
Kevin Fenske Houston, TX, USA University of Michigan David Zerkel, Danny Vinson, Charles Villarrubia
Caleb Harris Sylvania, GA, USA Columbus State University Dr. Alex Avila
Kanta Hasegawa Kawasaki,  Kanagawa, Japan Shobi Music College Dr. Mitsuru Saito, Masato Yoshioka
John Ingram Memphis, TN, USA Louisiana State University Charlie Goodman, Brian Bowman, David Childs, Clayton Maddox, Kevin Sanders
Kanna Ono Karashiki, Okayama, Japan Kunitachi College of Music Kyohei Ando, Ryunosuke (Pepe) Abe
Toshiaki Yamaguchi Fukushima, Japan Graduate, Kunitachi College of Music Dr. Mitsuru Saitou


Euphonium Artist Alternates (in this order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
✓ Kunal Tiwari Vestavia Hills, AL, USA Indiana University Bloomington Demondrae Thurman
✓ Souta Ueyanagi Chofu-shi, Tokyo, Japan Senzoku Gakuen College of Music Kaoru Tsuyuki
Andrew J Ribo Lancaster, OH, USA James Madison University Kevin Stees, Michael Ribo

 

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   Tuba Artist Semi-Finalists (in alphabetical order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
Bridget Conley Charleston, SC, USA Vanderbilt University Gil Long, Carol Jantsch
James Hunter Farley Halls, TN, USA Northwestern University,  University of Memphis Gene Pokorny, Matthew Gaunt, Kevin Sanders
Justin Gruber Parkland, FL, USA University of Miami Dr. Aaron Tindall
John P. Mangonon Elk Grove, CA, USA University of Miami, Frost School of Music Dr. Aaron Tindall, Dan Perantoni
Xianquan Mu Qingdao, China University of Cincinnati Timothy Northcut
#Armando Peña Rio Grande City, TX, USA Baylor University Kent Eshelman
Keisuke Shima Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan Hokkaido University of Education in Iwamizawa Ryoichi Tamaki
Mason Soria Frisco, TX, USA University of Miami Dr. Aaron Tindall, Donald Little
Jacob Taitel Deerfield, IL, USA University of Michigan David Zerkel, Fritz Kaenzig, Ed Risinger
Nozomi Watanabe Aichi, Japan Aichi University of the Arts Yuto Hayashi, Yoshinori Kashiwada

 

Tuba Artist Alternates (in this order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
# Arturo Galvan Laredo, TX, USA Columbus State University Dr. Alex Avila, Dr. Dan Sipes, John Reimund
# Diego Antonio Stine Vienna, VA, USA Colburn Conservatory of Music Norman Pearson, Douglas Tornquist
# Charley Pollard Malibu, CA, USA University of Miami Dr. Aaron Tindall

 

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Euphonium Student Semi-Finalists (in alphabetical order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
Dylan Barnum Perris, CA, USA California State University, Fullerton Phil Keen
Hunter Bellows Austin, TX, USA Baylor University Dr. Kent Eshelman, Brett Blackstone
Joseph Bickel Covington, GA, USA University of Michigan David Zerkel
Emma Havel Melbourne, FL, USA Eastman School of Music Mark Kellogg, CJ Simons, Dillon Swift
Harini Lenin Irving, TX, USA Coppell High School Blake Birmingham
Sydney Salas Houston, TX, USA Klein Cain High School Bernard Flythe

 

Euphonium Student Alternates (in this order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
Samuel Wascoe Petal, MS, USA University of Southern Mississippi Richard Perry
Cayden Miller Wake Forest, NC, USA Indiana University Demondrae Thurman, Lisa Burn
Natalie Colegrove Austin, TX, USA Westlake High School Jason Donnelly

 

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  Tuba Student Semi-Finalists (in alphabetical order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
Jake Alford Lexington, KY, USA Lafayette High School Dr. Matt Hightower
Lou Boone Conyers, GA, USA University of Georgia Matthew Shipes
# Mason Clark Coppell, TX, USA University of Texas at Austin Charles Villarrubia
# Justin Gruber* Parkland, FL, USA University of Miami Dr. Aaron Tindall
Ally Hansen Mount Horeb, WI, USA Mount Horeb High School Mike Forbes
Matthew Morejon Coconut Creek, FL, USA Florida State University Ramon Garavito Jr., Dr. Justin Benavidez

 

Tuba Student Alternates (in this order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
# Paul Ryerson Catawba, SC, USA University of Cincinnati Timothy Northcut, Aubrey Foard
✓ Jackson Fries Leander, TX, USA Rouse High School David Hummel
# Zavier Vega-Yu Carrollton, TX, USA Hebron High School Kevin Ronan
# Reagan Dishman Oak Ridge, TN, USA University of North Texas Donald Little
# NIcholas Scruggs Pearland, TX USA University of Texas at Austin Charles Villarrubia

 

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Semi-Finalists and Alternates for 2022 Falcone Festival

NOTES:
For all who applied for the 2022 competition: If you do not receive notification via email by the end of May 5, please contact the Applications Team with your name and division included
For Semi-Finalists and Alternates: please send any corrections to the Applications Team

Euphonium Artist | Tuba Artist | Euphonium Student | Tuba Student    

# Unable to compete             ✓ Will compete             * may be semifinalist in one division only

Euphonium Artist Semi-Finalists (in alphabetical order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
Natalie Colegrove Cupertino, CA, USA University of Miami Dr. Aaron Tindall, Jason Donnelly, Tony Clements, Eric Weingartner, Kent Mikasa
Andrew Ribo Lancaster, OH, USA James Madison University Kevin Stees, Michael Ribo
Lindsay Ring Downs, IL, USA University of Michigan David Zerkel, Ed Risinger
# Yuumi Sato Hokkaido, Japan SHOBI College of Music. Dr. Mitsuru Saito, Kennichi Watanabe
Peyton Sills Clinton, MS, USA University of Southern Mississippi Dr. Richard Perry, Chuck Reynolds
Isaac Slavens Cincinnati, OH, USA University of Cincinnati - CCM Hiram Diaz, Timothy Northcut
Tommy Vo Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada University of North Texas Dr. David Childs, Dr. Brian Bowman, Peder MacLellan
Justin Weis Franklin, WI, USA University of North Texas Dr. David Childs, Dr. Brian Bowman, Dr. John Mueller, Dr. John Tuinstra
Morgan Werkland Tønsberg, Norway Sibelius Academy, Grieg Academy Jukka Myllys, Grethe Tonheim
Jonah D. Zimmerman Roswell, GA, USA Florida State University Dr. Justin Benavidez, Bernard Flythe, Andrew Miller, Dr. Martin Cochran, Patrick Clark


Euphonium Artist Alternates (in this order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
# George Rogers West Monroe, LA, USA University of Louisiana Monroe Dr. Adam Johnson
# Yuura Uno Hokkaido, Japan Kunitachi College of Music Kyohei Ando
# Michael Chou Windermere, FL, USA University of Miami Dr. Aaron Tindall, Joey Vascik
✓Phillip Marion Philadelphia, PA, USA UNT, Temple, JMU Dr. Brian Bowman, Jay Krush, Kevin Stees

 

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   Tuba Artist Semi-Finalists (in alphabetical order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
Chris Bloom Kingston, PA, USA Florida State University Dr. Justin Benavidez, Craig Knox, Velvet Brown
# Isaiah Buzdygon Quakertown, PA, USA Baylor University Dr. Kent Eshelman, Dr. Zach Collins
Jordan DeWester Columbia Heights, MN, USA Western Michigan University Chance Trottman-Huiet, Dr. Tom Curry
Kevin Flanagan Cumming, GA, USA University of Miami, Frost School of Music Dr. Aaron Tindall, Dr. Adam Frey
Ramón Garavito, Jr. Tucson, AZ, USA Florida State University Dr. Justin Benavidez, Dr. Aaron Tindall, Dr. Deanna Swoboda, Dr. Kelly Thomas
Joel Horton Lorena, TX, USA University of Miami Dr. Aaron Tindall, Aubrey Foard
Noah Benjamin Laabs Mount Horeb, WI, USA Bowling Green State University David Saltzman, Dr. Mike Forbes
Daniel Oczko Mount Prospect, IL, USA University of Miami  Dr. Aaron Tindall, Josh Wirt
Logan Owens Lakeland, FL, USA Ithaca College Dr. David Earll, Gilbert Long
Román Alexis Rodriguez  Medellin, Colombia Schwob School of Music, Columbus State University Dr. Alex Avila, Juan Erney Sepúlveda

 

Tuba Artist Alternates (in this order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
# Ryan Sorenson Tallahassee, FL, USA Florida State University Dr. Justin Benavidez, Rex Martin, Jay Hunsberger
✓ Charley Pollard Malibu, CA, USA University of Miami Dr. Aaron Tindall, Dr. Blake Cooper
Nolan Downey Bennington, VT, USA    
Parker Burkey Grand Junction, CO, USA University of North Texas Donald Little, Matt Good, Richard Morgan

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Euphonium Student Semi-Finalists (in alphabetical order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
Roel Arazo Ann Arbor, MI, USA University of Michigan  David Zerkel, Dr. Philip Beatty
Kyle Boschen Amarillo, TX, USA Texas Tech University Dr. Kevin Wass, Dr. Jeremy Lewis
Damien J Chavez San Antonio, TX, USA St. Mary's University Dr. Matthew Mireles
Keaton Costlow Rowlett, TX, USA University of North Texas Tommy Vo, Dr. David Childs
# Miguel Gonzales Pearland, TX, USA Dawson High School Jeff Homick
Joel Sarmiento Lufkin, TX, USA Baylor University Dr. Kent Eshelman, Jonathan Tang, George Little

Euphonium Student Alternates (in this order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
Miyabi Hagiwara Tokyo, Japan Kunitachi College of Music Senior High School  Dr. Mitsuru Saito, Ayaka Sato
John Chow Kennesaw, GA, USA Kennesaw Mountain High School Jason Casanova, Dr. David Childs, Demondrae Thurman, Bernard Flythe, Freddy Martin
Mitchell Shulka Fort Worth, TX, USA Tyler Junior College Dr. Daniel Chapa
Benjamin Walsh Northbrook, IL, USA Glenbrook North High School Dr. Maxwell Briggs

 

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  Tuba Student Semi-Finalists (in alphabetical order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
Nathanael Buegge Yakima, WA, USA University of Idaho Dr. Mark Thiele, Brian Beck
Victor Cruz Edinburg, TX, USA University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Dr. Scott Roeder
Dawson Foster Hattiesburg, MS, USA University of Southern Mississippi Dr. Richard Perry, Chuck Reynolds
Ryan Lofland Woodstock, GA, USA Etowah High School Bernard Flythe
Sam Morris Oviedo, FL, USA Florida State University Dr. Justin Benavidez, Joey Vasick
Zavier Vega-Yu Carrollton, TX, USA Hebron High School Kevin Ronan, Keith Packman

 

Tuba Student Alternates (in this order)

Name Hometown School/Univewrsity Teacher(s)
Grayson Hinrichs Clearwater, FL, USA University of South Florida Joseph Alvarez
Samuel De Leon San Juan, TX, USA University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Dr. Scott Roeder, Juan Rodriguez
Hayden Silvester Apex, NC, USA New England Conservatory of Music Mike Roylance
Haley Pauzus Lake Orion, MI, USA University of Michigan  David Zerkel, Dr. Kenneth Kroesche

 

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Semi-Finalists and Alternates for 2023 Falcone Festival

NOTES:
For all who applied for the 2023 competition: If you do not receive notification via email by the end of May 4, please contact the Applications Team with your name and division included. Please check your spam folder first.
For Semi-Finalists and Alternates: please send any corrections to the Applications Team

Euphonium Artist | Tuba Artist | Euphonium Student | Tuba Student    

# Unable to compete             ✓ Will compete             * may be semifinalist in one division only

Euphonium Artist Semi-Finalists (in alphabetical order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
Hunter Bellows Austin, TX, USA Baylor University Dr. Kent Eshelman; Brett Blackstone
Naoki Fujimoto  Tokushima, Japan le Pôle d'Enseignement Supérieur de Musique et de Danse Atsutaro Mizunaka
Anthony Gonzalez Rio Grande City, TX, USA The University of Texas at Austin Charles Villarrubia; Dr. Matthew Hightower; Dr. Alex Avila; Dr. Jesse Orth
Michael Dakota Kelso Senatobia, MS, USA University of Central Arkansas Dr. Gail Robertson; Dr. Micah Everett; Jeff Triplett
Yurika Kotani Tokushima, Japan Aichi University of the Arts Kaoru Tsuyuki; Takanori Miyake
Zachary Leinberger Fayetteville, GA, USA Duquesne University  Dr. James Gourlay; Dr. Paul Dickinson; Jason Casanova
Sam McHenry Enterprise, AL, USA University of Central Arkansas Dr. Gail Robertson; Dr. Robert Pendergast; Dr. Jason Sulliman; Mike Mason
William Rachko Havertown, PA, USA Duquesne University Dr.James Gourlay; Jonathan Fowler; Alex Gittelman
Andrew Sallee Bloomington, IN, USA Indiana University Jacobs School of Music Dr. Demondrae Thurman; Carl Lenthe; Joseph Alvarez; Jay Hunsberger
Tommy Vo Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada University of North Texas Dr. David Childs; Dr. Brian Bowman; Peder MacLellan


Euphonium Artist Alternates (in this order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
Nathan Meyers Pittsburgh, PA, USA Duquesne University Dr. James Gourlay; Dr. Brian Bowman; Dr. David Childs
Justin Weis Franklin, WI, USA University of North Texas Dr. David Childs; Dr. Brian Bowman; John Mueller; John Tuinstra
Phillip Marion Philadelphia, PA, USA James Madison University, Temple University, University of North Texas Kevin Stees; Jay Krush; Dr. Brian Bowman

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   Tuba Artist Semi-Finalists (in alphabetical order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
Jorge Gauvin Caraballo Eustis, FL, USA Valdosta State University Dr. Brandon Smith; Ryan Sorenson
Ben Kauffman Pearland, TX, USA Rutgers University Alan Baer; Dr. Kent Eshelman; Dr. Aaron Tindall; Dave Kirk
Connor Korioth Austin, TX, USA University of Texas at Austin Charles Villarrubia; Dr. Clay Garrett; Richard Murrow
Benjamin Liberti Orlando, FL, USA University of Miami Aaron Tindall; Alan Baer; Aaron Vanderweele
Blake Lile Benton, KY, USA University of North Texas Don Little; Matt Good; Dr. Ryan Robinson; Dr. Todd French
Kaho Manome Ibaraki-ken, North Kanto, Japan Aichi University of the Arts Yuto Hayashi; Jun Miyanishi
Daniel Oczko Mount Prospect, IL, USA University of Miami Aaron Tindall; Josh Wirt
# Xan Perkins Derby, KS, USA Washington State University Dr. Chris Dickey; Dr. Jason Byrnes; Sam Pilafian; Dr. Steven Maxwell
Charley Pollard Malibu, CA, USA University of Miami Aaron Tindall; Blake Cooper
# Ryan Sorenson Dallas, GA, USA Florida State University Dr. Justin Benavidez; Rex Martin; Jay Hunsberger

 

Tuba Artist Alternates (in this order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
✓ Ally Hansen Mount Horeb, WI, USA University of Michigan David Zerkel; Mike Forbes
# Jonas Lowe Austin, TX, USA University of Texas at Austin Charles Villarrubia
# Eddie Gonzalez El Paso, TX, USA Oklahoma State University  Ryan Robinson; Donald Little; Matt Good; Jeff Baker

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Euphonium Student Semi-Finalists (in alphabetical order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
Caleb J Alexander San Antonio, TX, USA Louis D. Brandeis High School Dr. Matthew Mireles; Michael Brumbaugh
John Chow Denton, TX, USA University of North Texas Dr. David Childs; Jason Casanova; Dr. Demondrae Thurman; Bernard Flythe
Coda Ethridge Pontotoc, MS, USA University of Mississippi Dr. Micah Everett; Randy Dale; Sarah Todd
Anthony Genevro Stillwater, OK, USA Oklahoma State University Ryan Robinson; Stephen Haddad; John Feeny
Miguel Gonzales Pearland, TX, USA University of Texas at Austin Charles Villarrubia; Jeff Homick
# Brett Strange Rockwall, TX, USA Texas A&M University - Commerce Dr. Jeff Baker

Euphonium Student Alternates (in this order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
✓ Nathaniel Spence  Rogersville, TN, USA Tennessee Tech University  Dr. Preston Light; Jimmy Self; Nick Fisher; Brandon Linkous
Campbell Byrd Perkins, OK, USA Oklahoma State University Dr. Ryan Robinson
Candice Neel Moore, OK, USA University of Oklahoma Brian Dobbins

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  Tuba Student Semi-Finalists (in alphabetical order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
Moses Bannister Charleston, SC, USA University of Georgia  Dr. Matthew Shipes; Dr. Justin Clarkson; Stephen Spalding
Mitch Brady Raleigh, NC, USA Boston University Mike Roylance
# Rebecca Hirschfeld Mountain Lakes, NJ, USA Juilliard Pre-College, Mountain Lakes High School Andrew Bove
Samuel Hernández Imbernón Torrevieja, Alicante, Spain Superior Conservatory Óscar Esplá of Alicante Vicente Lopez Velasco; Sergio Finca Quirós; José López Sánchez; Daniel Llos Pearrocha
Charlie Nelson Jacksonville, FL, USA Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Bernard Flythe; James Jenkins; Paul E Weikle; Jim Daniel
Andrew Prather Elmhurst, IL, USA York Community High School  Josh Wirt

 

Tuba Student Alternates (in this order)

Name Hometown School/University Teacher(s)
# Tyler Lane Grapevine, TX, USA Boston University Mike Roylance; Ed Jones
✓ David Horn Livingston, NJ, USA Livingston High School Andrew Bove; Kyle Turner; Carl DellaPeruti
Zach Larakers Wheaton, IL, USA Wheaton North High School Kent Krause; Josh Wirt

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  1. 2024 Festival Competitors
  2. 2024 Festival Competitors (2)
  3. 2011 Adjudicators
  4. Guest Artist 2012

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