Brett William Dietz is the Carolyn Mattax Professor of Percussion at Louisiana State University. He is the music director of Hamiruge – The LSU Percussion Group, an ensemble at the forefront of commissioning, performing, and premiering original works for percussion. Dietz is in demand as a clinician and soloist throughout the United States. An avid composer, Dietz's music has been performed throughout the United States, Europe, East Asia and Australia by numerous ensembles including the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Portland Symphony Orchestra, Winston-Salem Orchestra, Dallas Wind Symphony, Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Arizona MusicFest, Eastman Wind Ensemble, and the National Wind Ensemble. Dietz endorses Malletech, Zildjian Cymbals, and the Pearl Malletstation.