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.

Results from the 2022 Falcone Festival

Euphonium Artist Division

GOLD: Andrew Ribo, Lancaster, OH, USA

SILVER: Justin Weis, Franklin, WI, USA

BRONZE: Jonah D. Zimmerman, Roswell, GA, USA

Tuba Artist Division

GOLD: Chris Bloom, Kingston, PA, USA

SILVER: Kevin Flanagan, Cumming, GA, USA

BRONZE: Logan Owens, Lakeland, FL, USA

Euphonium Student Division

GOLD: Roel Arazo, Ann Arbor, MI, USA

SILVER: Kyle Boschen, Amarillo, TX, USA

BRONZE: Joel Sarmiento, Lufkin, TX, USA

Tuba Student Division

GOLD: Victor Cruz, Edinburg, TX, USA

SILVER: Dawson Foster, Hattiesburg, MS, USA

BRONZE: Sam Morris, Oviedo, FL, USA

 

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