4BR has spoken exclusively to Helen Tyler and Lee Harrelson of Fountain City Brass Band, as they prepare to make the trip over from Kansas to take part in Brass in Concert.
Friday, 13 November 2009
The pair talk about their recent US Open win, the anticipation of taking part in Brass in Concert, their playing schedule for the coming month in the UK and what they hope the experience will bring to the six time us major winner.
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