2025 Applications are now closed!

Thank you to all the applicants for the 2025 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.

2025 Guest Artists Announced

This year, we're doubling the excitement! In celebration of our Fortieth Anniversary, we’re honoring a cherished festival tradition by welcoming not one, but two exceptional guest artists to the stage. We are pleased to present Dr. Fernando Deddos, Euphonium, and Albert Khattar, Tuba, from Brazil. More...

StansellBlue 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. You can read his obituary here.

Thursday, August 4

7:30am – 9:30pm All incoming Festival board members, guest artists and pianists must check in at the ADMINISTRATION BUILDING and rapid test upon arrival – allow 30 minutes for results

Friday, August 5

7:30am – 1:00pm All newly incoming Festival adjudicators, board members, pianists, and elves must check in at the ADMINISTRATION BUILDING and rapid test upon arrival – allow 30 minutes for results

1:30-2:30pm All incoming competitors must go to MAREK SOUTH  for rapid testing – allow 15 minutes for results.
COVID testing for ALL competitors arriving today: MAREK SOUTH

Late arrivals after 2:30pm may test in the HEALTH LODGE, then check in at MAREK SOUTH 

Saturday, August 6

7:30 am – 2:00pm All newly incoming Festival personnel must check in at the ADMINISTRATION BUILDING and rapid test upon arrival – allow 30 minutes for results


MAREK SOUTH and the HEALTH LODGE are located in the central campus at Blue Lake, just south and west of the Student Arts Center

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING is located near Kresge Lodge/Faculty Village

This map, provided by the Falcone Festival, will be useful

 

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