At Western he serves as coordinator of the music theory program and head of low brass studies. Dr. Harrelson is the Founder/Artistic Director/Solo Euphoniumist of the Fountain City Brass Band (2007-2008-2009-2010 North American Brass Band Champions) and euphoniumist in the internationally acclaimed Twisted Steel Quartet. Harrelson received his undergraduate training from the University of Southern Mississippi and graduate degrees from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.