About Me
Biography
Based in Lethbridge Alberta, Canadian percussionist Layton Hiebert fractures and fuses musical styles through bold, contemporary percussion performance. An emerging force, Layton has crafted a vibrant career as a performer and educator. As a recitalist, he captures audiences blending traditional, contemporary, and world percussion into all-encompassing experiences.
Layton holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Lethbridge, where he studied with Adam Mason and Joe Porter. Through his work, he has been featured as a soloist and ensemble member on international stages across North America, Asia, and most recently 13 European countries, where he toured with the prestigious World Percussion Group (WPG) in Spring 2026.
Alongside his performing career, Layton teaches his own percussion studio at the University of Lethbridge Music Conservatory. At the conservatory, Layton teaches private lessons to a students of all ages and directs the ULeth Music Conservatory Youth Percussion Ensemble. Layton is also an active clinician and guest artist across Western Canada, assisting percussion students anywhere from middle school to University studies.
Professional Experience
Layton has always aimed for the international standard, engaging in various professional development opportunities around the globe. These engagements include:
World Percussion Group 10th Anniversary Tour, April-May 2026. Conservatoire tour across 13 countries in Europe
Presenting clinics in Croatia, France, Spain, and Canada
Attending Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) and Jazz Education Network (JEN) conferences
Competing in international online competitions including ItalyPAS and World Percussion Group Rhythm & Pulse Challenge (Rhythm & Pulse 1st prize winner)
Overseas trips with ULeth Global Drums Ensemble to learn Polynesian & Steel Band techniques from master drummers.
