Dean Boysen – Artistic Director (2012 -)
Trumpets, composer and arranger
Throughout Mr. Boysen’s twenty-five year association with the ensemble his compositions and arrangements have been integral to the unique musical offerings BRAZZISSIMO! has presented to its audiences. Dean also enjoys writing music for brass quintet and trio, woodwind ensembles, big band, and orchestra.
A native of Oakland, California, Dean Boysen studied music at California State University, Hayward, CA, and De Anza College in Cupertino, CA, and later earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree from the University of Phoenix. Mr. Boysen studied trumpet with Carl Leach, Marvin Nelson and then extensively with Claude Gordon.
Dean is principal trumpet of the Diablo Symphony Orchestra and performs in other classical and chamber music ensembles. He is also well-situated in the jazz, Latin and soul/funk music arenas. DB Discography
Dean retired in 2024 from a thirty-six year technical career with Xerox Corporation. He continues with music, and enjoys family and social outings, hiking, motorcycling, and an occasional game of chess.
Music Affliations/Associations:
Diablo Symphony Orchestra – Principal Trumpet & Board Director
The BrassWorks Band (brass quintet and traps)
The BrassFire! brass quintet
Gabriel’s Trio (BrassWorks)
The Musical Toy Soldiers (BrassWorks)
The Hayward Municipal Band
The Oakland Municipal Band
A.F.M. Local 6, and A.S.C.A.P. memberships