Name: Howard Helm

But please call me: on time for dinner

Position: Assistant Music Director

How I became a Christian: I was baptized right after birth and have been active in church all my life.

How I ended up at FUMC Brandon: I’ve known Jeff for many years and when the organist position opened up, he called!  I served as music director at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Temple Terrace for five years, and Our Lady of the Rosary for nine years before that.

The most important thing I do around here is: Accompany the worship services.

Education: Graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Music at the University of Toronto (Masters equivalent).

Family facts: Wife, Kathy, who is a registered nurse, and four children ages 22, 18, 15 and 10.  My parents and a sister still live in Toronto; 1 brother in Vancouver.  

How I spend my free time:  Playing music and recording.

Where I’ve lived besides Brandon: Toronto Canada, Palm Harbor FL, Wesley Chapel FL

Something else that’s interesting about me: I still don’t miss the snow! (after 20 years in FL)