brandon.helms@mvsu.edu | WSH Rm 201 SO4

Tyler Helms, a versatile performer and dedicated music educator, originates from the piney woods of East Texas. Currently, Tyler holds the position of Principal Trumpet for both the Delta Symphony Orchestra and the Corinth Symphony Orchestra; he has also made appearances alongside the Memphis Symphony and the Arkansas Symphony Orchestras. Beyond his orchestral roles, he frequently performs as a lead trumpeter in jazzensembles, and musical theatre orchestras. Tyler's dedication to expanding the musical repertoire is evident in his enthusiasm for contemporary solo works for trumpet, and chamber music collaborations with a focus on non-traditional instrumentation. Concurrently, he maintains his role as one of the most in-demand freelancers in the greater 
Memphis area.

Running parallel to his performing career, Tyler is the Assistant Professor of High Brass at Mississippi Valley State University and oversees a thriving private studio, guiding trumpet students to notable successes in state competitions, festivals, and National Trumpet Competition. As a small-town product himself, Tyler is a strong advocate for fine arts in smaller communities and bringing musical opportunities to young trumpet players that they otherwise might not have. As such, Tyler co-founded the International Trumpet Guild’s Emerging Professionals Committee dedicated to providing educational and professional development resources globally, with the mission of supporting, educating, and representing the next generation of trumpet players. He also is the organizer for vendors 
and sponsors for the Midsouth Trumpet Festival.

Tyler completed his Doctoral degree in Trumpet Performance at the University of Memphis in 2026 , he earned a Masters degree in Trumpet Performance from Arkansas State University in 2021 and a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Stephen F. Austin StateUniversity in 2019. Tyler expresses deep gratitude to his esteemed mentors: David Spencer, Nairam Simoes, Chris Wilson, Jake Walburn, Stephen Campbell, and Gary Wurtz.