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.Uncategorised
Dear Friends of the Falcone Festival:
I would like to provide you with a quick update from the Leonard Falcone International Euphonium and Tuba Festival. Our 2012 Festival, held in August at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in Michigan, was a wonderful success. Joining us for the Twenty-seventh Annual Festival and Competition were featured guest artist Carol Jantsch, eight additional adjudicators, thirty two semifinal competitors, and our terrific Festival board. We enjoyed four evening featured programs, three days of competition in four divisions, several master classes, and the awarding of $13,700 in prize money – all part of an event that honors the legacy of Dr. Leonard Falcone.
As we approach the conclusion of 2012 and in preparation for the 2013 Festival, I want to encourage you to consider a gift in support of the Falcone Festival. Our record of success and growth over more than 27 years would not have been possible without the generous support of our individual donors, corporate advertisers, and sponsors. Since our founding in 1986 we have evolved into the world's premier annual competition for euphonium and tuba!
I'm happy to report that our recent endowment fund challenge match reached its target! The Festival Endowment Fund will help to insure the success of the Falcone Festival for many years to come. We are extremely grateful to all who contributed to the endowment fund with a gift or pledge.
At this time we hope to expand our list of donors to the Festival. I ask that you please consider a cash gift to the Festival in support of general operating funds, toward the endowment fund, or in support of the ongoing targets of prize sponsorship and enhancement, guest artist sponsorship, and our next commission to enhance the solo repertoire. The Falcone Festival is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization (tax ID # 20-0752701) and your individual contribution is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
The Falcone Festival encourages the highest level of solo performance artistry among emerging euphonium and tuba artists. We have also been able to fulfill many of our other objectives, including
- education and development of younger players
- enhancement of solo repertoire for euphonium and tuba, and
- fostering greater awareness and appreciation for these instruments among the general public.
In turn, each of these efforts has allowed us to keep alive the remarkable legacy of Dr. Leonard Falcone, whose distinguished career as an educator, euphonium soloist, and conductor touched so many musicians over the years. Leonard Falcone served for many years as a faculty member at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp – the location where the Falcone Festival continues to be held.
Chances are that you know someone who has benefitted from the Falcone Festival in past years, or perhaps you even had the opportunity to know and learn from Dr. Falcone directly. We ask that you help to continue this great legacy with a gift to the Falcone Festival! Please print out a donation form and return it, along with your check, to the festival.
A donation form for the Festival can be found here. As always, we welcome your support not only towards our endowment drive, but also toward general operating funds via unrestricted gifts and designated gifts. Please feel free to speak with any Festival Board Member regarding opportunities to contribute to the festival.
Many thanks,
Phil
Philip Sinder
Falcone Festival President
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
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DISC ONE (total length 69’44”) |
DISC TWO (total length 71’01”) |
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Track 1 - Angie Hunter, euphonium (1986) Track 2 - David Lang, euphonium (1987) Track 3 - Kenichi Watanabe, euphonium (1989)
Track 4/5 - Mark Dickman, euphonium (1990)
Track 6 - Robin Taylor, euphonium (1991)
Track 7 - David Cleveland, euphonium (1992)
Track 8/9 - Matthew Tropman, euphonium (1993)
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Track 1 - Takeshi Hatano, euphonium (1995)
Track 2 - Jeremy Van Hoy, euphonium (1996)
Track 3/4/5 - Adam Frey, euphonium (1997)
Track 6 - Joseph Skillen, tuba (1997)
Track 7 - Benjamin Pierce, euphonium (1998)
Track 8 - Thomas Bratten, tuba (1998)
Track 9 - Jamie Van Valkenberg, euphonium (1999)
Track 10/11/12/13 - Charles Guy, tuba (1999)
Track 14 - Kent Eshelman, tuba (2000)
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Leonard Falcone and his Baritone
Leonard Falcone: Baritone Horn
Leonard Falcone: Baritone Volume 2
Leonard Falcone was a consummate performing artist, able to expand the horizons of his instrument and set the standards for his generation. He possessed the pedagogical skills to maintain extraordinary artistic standards while touching the lives of countless young people.
Leonard Falcone was truly a world-class euphonium artist 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.
Leonard Falcone was born in Roseto-Valfortore, Italy, in 1899 and immigrated to America in 1915. In 1927 Michigan State University appointed him Director of Bands and Professor of Baritone Horn.
The Falcone International Euphonium and Tuba Festival, founded in 1986, has emerged as the premier annual competition in the world. Its goals include solo performance artistry, the education and development of young players, the enhancement of solo repertoire, and greater public awareness and appreciation for these instruments. Past competition winners are found throughout the United States and across the globe in prominent performance and teaching positions.
All proceeds go to support the Leonard Falcone International Euphonium and Tuba Festival.
Exclusive licensee: Cecilia Falcone
This set of two compact discs features first place winners in the Artist Division of the Leonard Falcone International Euphonium and Tuba Festival from its inception in 1986 through 2000. Sixteen performers are included on this recording - twelve euphoniumists, and four tubists (tuba was added to the festival competition slate in 1996). The Festival awards cash prizes to twelve finalists each year in both the Artist Division (open enrollment age) and the Student Division (high school enrollment age), with the year 2000 prize award total at $10,900. The festival has consistently been a launching pad for euphonium and tuba performers, with many former participants and prize winners moving on to internationally recognized careers.
Each of the artist winners that appear on these compact discs was asked (in 2000) to submit a recording of their own choosing which showcases their talents, resulting in a diverse spectrum of repertoire and an interesting glimpse at many excellent tonal concepts and performance traits. All proceeds from the sale of these discs go directly to support the continued activities of the Falcone Festival.
