DIVERSION

Bernhard Heiden entered the Hochschule für Musik in Berlin in 1929 where he studied composition under Paul Hindemith. In 1935 he and his wife found refuge from Nazism in Detroit and Heiden taught music there for the next eight years, also conducting the Detroit Chamber Orchestra and giving recitals. He took American citizenship in 1941 and joined the army as Assistant Bandmaster to the 445th Army Service Band for which he produced over one hundred compositions and arrangements including 'Diversion' in 1943. The composer reduced the work for saxophone and piano in 1984.

The influence of the composer's teacher Hindemith ..."is evident in the tonal but non-diatonic harmonies, paired with Heiden's own melodic writing. Constructed in a loose rondo form, the work is light and tuneful, revealing a mastery of instrumentation. Graceful lines for the solo saxophone contrast with distinctive tutti sections, providing interesting variety and underlining climactic moments." This revised edition was carefully edited by R. Mark Rogers in 2015.

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