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 2015 Falcone Festival
Euphonium Artist Division
1st place - Alex Avila, Yorktown, VA
2nd place - Takahiro Iwamitsu, Hiroshima, Japan
3rd place - Vince Kenney, Bloomington/Normal, IL
Tuba Artist Division
1st place - Maxwell Briggs, Normal, Il
2nd place - Zach Marley, Louisville, KY
3rd place - Joe LeFevre, Kalamazoo, MI
Euphonium Student Division
1st place - Ada Brooks, Columbia Falls, MT
2nd place - Max Dobson, Saratoga Springs, UT
3rd place - Brandon M. Hawkins, Harlingen, TX
Tuba Student Division
1st place - Ramon Garavito, Jr., Tucson, AZ
2nd place -Derek Manteufel, Albuquerque, NM
3rd place - Trevor Clipp, Forney, TX
