Lee Harrelson is a Professor of Music at Missouri Western State University. At Missouri Western, he serves as the Director of Instrumental Studies and Bands, low brass specialist, and conducts the Missouri Western Symphonic Winds. Dr. Harrelson has also served on the faculties of the University of Kansas, the University of Central Missouri, and the UMKC Conservatory. Dr. Harrelson attended the University of Southern Mississippi, where he studied music education and performance before completing his masters and doctorate at the UMKC Conservatory.