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 2023 Falcone Festival
Euphonium Artist Division
GOLD: Hunter Bellows, Austin, TX, USA
SILVER: Anthony Gonzalez, Rio Grande City, TX, USAA
BRONZE: Sam McHenry, Enterprise, AL, USA
Tuba Artist Division
GOLD: Jorge Gauvin Caraballo, Eustis, FL, USA
SILVER: Daniel Oczko, Mount Prospect, IL, USA
BRONZE: Charley Pollard, Malibu, CA, USA
Euphonium Student Division
GOLD: Miguel Gonzales, Pearland, TX, USA
SILVER: Anthony "AJ" Genevro, Stillwater, OK, USA
BRONZE: Caleb J Alexander, San Antonio, TX, USA
Tuba Student Division
GOLD: Samuel Hernández Imbernón, Torrevieja, Alicante, Spain
SILVER: Mitch Brady, Raleigh, NC, USA
BRONZE: David Horn, Livingston, NJ, USA
