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
2024 Medalists Announced!
Euphonium ArtistGOLD: Justin Weis |
Euphonium StudentGOLD: Will Claudius |
Tuba ArtistGOLD: Jake Alford |
Tuba StudentGOLD: Ryan Lamb |
2024 Finalists Announced!
(in alphabetical order)
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EUPHONIUM ARTIST |
EUPHONIUM STUDENT |
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TUBA ARTIST |
TUBA STUDENT |
Final competitions will be livestreamed
Check our Facebook page
1:00-2:30 pm EDT Student divisions final competition
7:00 pm EDT Artist divisions final competition
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Applications are now closed Thank you to all the applicants for the 2024 solo competition! We appreciate the time and effort everyone has put into preparing the preliminary round music. Announcement of semi-finalists and alternates will be early May. And a HUGE thank you to Jason Smith, for keeping the registration program updated and running smoothly. |
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Meet the Festival Adjudicators for the Preliminary, Semi-Final and Final Rounds We hope to see you at the Festival! |
Betty Beryl Falcone
October 29, 1920 - December 5, 2015
The Heart and Soul of the Falcone Festival
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Musician • Educator
Strong supporter of MSU Bands and Alumni Band
2002 MSU Grand Award for Alumni Service International Traveler
Beryl Falcone was the Grand Lady of the Falcone Festival. From day one she was always there organizing and supporting making sure everyone felt welcome. Her financial and in-kind support provided a foundation on which the Festival continues to build. She made friends quickly and kept them forever, and considered every contestant, adjudicator, and volunteer as part of her family.
We will hear her voice when someone says “we need to save that for the archives”. She foresaw the need to document to history of the Festival and saw the first 25 years of materials delivered to the Michigan State University Archives in June 2013.
For the last 50 years, Blue Lake had been a second home to Beryl and her daughters. In addition to spending summer “at camp”, she traveled internationally with various Blue Lake groups. That sparked a love of travel that would continue throughout her life.
We will go forward with fond memories of her untiring enthusiasm and inspiration…and the twinkle in her eye.
Family, friends, music, and the connections we make: That is why she was and always will be the Grand Lady of the Falcone Festival. Here are some photos from over the years.
In one sense there is no death.
The life of a soul on earth lasts beyond departure.
You will always feel that life touching yours, that voice speaking to you.
She lives on in your life and in the lives of all others that knew her.
~Angelo Patri
