Helen Harrelson is the principal baritonist of the Fountain City Brass Band, founder and president of the Fountain City Youth Brass Academy, and founder and Artistic Director of the National Youth Brass Band of America.

Originally from England, Helen can be heard on over 40 commercially released recordings and has been a member of the Black Dyke, Fodens, and YBS Bands. As a leading advocate for brass pedagogy and performance, she has presented and  performed at events including the Midwest Clinic, International Woman’s Brass Conference,  International Tuba & Euphonium Conference, and International Trumpet Guild.

Helen is a Besson/Buffet Crampon performing artist, consultant, and clinician.