Blue Lake’s founder and president emeritus, Fritz Stansell, has passed away at the age of 92. Fritz Stansell was also one of the original founders of the Falcone Festival and had an incredible impact on the music world. We are deeply saddened to learn of his passing. Our most sincere condolences to the Stansell family and BLFAC community during these difficult times. He leaves a legacy that will forever inspire our mission and vision. Thank you, Mr. Stansell. Ars longa, vita brevis. Results from the 2013 Falcone Festival
Euphonium Artist Division
1st place - Geoff Durbin, teacher John Mueller, University of Memphis (TN)
2nd place - Chris Gray McGinty, teacher Dr. Brian Bowman, University of North Texas
3rd place - Irving Ray, teachers Dr. Brian Bowman & Dr. Henry Howey, University of North Texas
Tuba Artist Division
1st place - Daniel Frost, teacher Charles Villarrubia, University of Texas-Austin
2nd place - Matt Hightower, teachers Charles Villarrubia, Dan Perantoni, & Ray Conklin, University of Texas
3rd place - Gretchen Renshaw, teachers Philip Sinder, Dr. Benjamin Pierce, & Velvet Brown, Michigan State University
Euphonium Student Division
1st place - Alfredo Leitão, teacher Nuno Fernandes, Escola de Música do Conservatório Nacional (Portugal)
2nd place - Mitchell Mest, teacher Velvet Brown, Pennsylvania State University
3rd place - Matthew Kundler, teacher Demondrae Thurman, University of Alabama
Tuba Student Division
1st place - Evan Zegiel, teachers Fritz Kaenzig & Dan Satterwhite, University of Michigan
2nd place - Jake Fewx, teachers Michael Grose, Justin Stowe, & JaTtik Clark, University of Oregon
3rd place - Serena Voltz, teachers Jared Bulmer & Rex Martin, John Hersey High School (Arlington Hts, IL)
