Project Samples
Please enjoy this small sampling from Dean's library of arrangements, transcriptions, and original compositions.
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Traditional Big Band Arrangements
I've Gotta Be Me
from the hit TV show ‘Glee’
Features a male vocal accompanied by 5 saxophones, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, piano, bass, guitar, and drums.
Stealin' Apples
arranged by Fletcher Henderson for Benny Goodman
Written for 5 saxophones with solo clarinet, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, and rhythm section. Includes a transcribed solo played by Benny Goodman himself.
Smaller Group Arrangements
Makin' Whoopie
by Donaldson/Kahn and arranged by Dean Bouras
This arrangement is for small group octet which includes trumpet, trombone, alto sax, tenor sax, bass, drum set, piano, and guitar.
Undecided
by Robin/Shavers
This is a straight transcription of the John Kirby and the Onyx Club Boys’ version from 1938. Written for clarinet, alto sax, trumpet, and rhythm section.
In Walked Bud
by Thelonious Monk
Arranged for trumpet, trombone, alto sax, tenor sax, and rhythm section.
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Wind Band Arrangements
Fascinating Rhythm
by George Gershwin
Specially arranged as a tenor sax feature with standard wind band instrumentation. Opens with a broadway style version, segues into modern jazz samba with the tenor sax feature, finishing with a swing coda.
Snowfall
by Claude Thornhill
A wind band setting featuring solo piano of the famous Claude Thornhill theme song in the original key of Gb.
Pop Transcriptions for Wind Band
Selections from ‘Frozen’
A medley of tunes from the modern hit ‘Frozen’ arranged for standard wind band instrumentation suitable for advanced high school bands or higher. Does include parts for solo piano and harp.
Downtown Abbey
A short wind band setting of the opening theme.
Let the Games Begin
A full marching band arrangement of various video game themes suitable for high school band and Texas UIL regulations.
Selections from ‘Chicago’
A full marching band arrangement of various tunes from the broadway musical ‘Chicago’ suitable for high school band and Texas UIL regulations.
Beatles Medley
A full marching band arrangement of various tunes from the British superstars ‘The Beatles’ suitable for high school band and Texas UIL regulations.
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Orchestral Transcriptions
April in Paris
by Duke/Harburg
Orchestral arrangement of the famous Count Basie version with the false ending. This transcription aside from a full orchestra requires a complete jazz saxophone (alto, alto, tenor, tenor, baritone) and rhythm section.
Our love is HEre to Stay
by George Gershwin
Orchestra setting featuring tenor saxophone soloist. The transcription aside from a full orchestra requires a rhythm section.
Original Compositions
The following are original compositions by Dean Bouras and may be purchased for individual performances or for a series of performances.
Harlem Express
A uptempo swing for jazz octet including: trumpet, trombone, alto sax, tenor sax, and rhythm section. Features solos for trombone, alto saxophone, and guitar.
Swing.com
A medium swing for standard jazz big band. Requires additional clarinet or soprano sax. Features solos for trombone, trumpet, and saxophone soli.
Smack's Stomp
A medium upswing piece influenced by the great Fletcher Henderson that utilizes the Swing Era big band sound. The title is in reference to Henderson’s nickname: ‘Smack’. Features solos for trumpet, tenor sax, and piano.
Tiny Tots
A medium swing written for jazz septet including trumpet, tenor sax, trombone, and rhythm section. Original composition dedicated to Dean’s grandchildren.
We praise Thee
A slow, austere a’capella choral setting with lyrics from the Greek Orthodox Divine Liturgy.
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