Dee - Musician

Just to show its not all about sport, here is the first in a series of musicians to be recognised.

Who else can list the flugelhorn as one of their favourites? Who even knows that it is?  Dee Boyd certainly can say yes to both questions. And is on the list of brass instruments she is more than proficient in!





























Dee is currently in Germany, not on a holiday/gap year etc etc like most young Australians, but looking to achieve her short term goal of studying music in Europe. Adding to an already impressive list of credentials.  Bmus (Performance) - QLD Conservatorium, Amus, Post Grad Dip. Professional Music Practice, Grad Cert Music, Grad Dip Music, Bmus (Honours) - UTAS Conservatorium.
This would then help achieve a long term goal of snagging a spot in an orchestra and playing in chamber groups.

I was lucky enough to be able to photograph Dee just weeks before she left for her Europe adventure. And was the reason I decided that I would extend my idea for this blog to go further than just sport. I guess brass instruments must be the cycling, orienteering and triathlon of the music field,  not gaining the recognition of the singers and rock stars that are on our screens and radios.

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 My inspiration would have to be all kinds of music, not just classical!
I love jazz music and have always been a fan of Louis Armstrong
and of course our James Morrison!
My other inspirations are groups like Mnozil Brass and
also my teachers and Colleagues."

I wish Dee all the best in her endeavours abroad.

Scott B - Cycling

2011/12 Season
-1st in age category @ Blue Dragon MTB Challenge
-6th National MTB Round u/19, Mt Buller XCO
-3rd National MTB Round u/19, Mt Buller Point to Point
-6th National MTB Champs u/19, Adelaide XCO
-6th National MTB Champs u/19, Adelaide XCC
-Dirt Devils u/19 Club Champion
-Mt Wellington Challenge u/19 winner, 57:55min
-Australian Junior Hill Climbing Championships, Mt Buffalo ITT 16th
-Australian Junior Hill Climbing Championships, Mt Buffalo RR 15th

BMX State Champion - TWICE
2009 Cross Country Running State Champion
2009 State Triathlon Representative - 19th at Nationals

Not a bad list for any athlete.
But Scott is only 17 and still studying in year 12.

A mix of accomplishments in running, BMX and triathlon when younger, Scott has only begun to concentrate solely on cycling in the last 12 months thanks to a number of injuries sustained through athletics. What was always a strong interest thanks to a push from a couple of teachers has now possibly got the chance of becoming a promising career.

At least that is one of his ambitions,  pro-cycling in Europe, on or off road. No need to limit yourself to one.
If that doesnt work out, maybe go with the back up plan in a health science discipline, such as medicine or physio!!! Nothing wrong with aiming high. And I have a pretty good feeling the choices will be his when the time comes.  If you were hoping he had a flaw like arrogance or a horrible personality to offset his natural abilities, sorry you are out of luck there too. One of my first chats with Scott being a ride where he was more than accomodating in slowing down and towing me to town. A tough ride for me but not even enough to get him warmed up.





Fellow Australian riders Andy Blair, Josh Carlson, and Tasmanians Sid Taberlay and Cameron Wurf, are up there with the big hitters on the international scene as his inspirations and idols. "cool how Tassie has produced so many top cyclists and having the opportunity to train and race with them when they are home is pretty inspiring" 












Coach Dion Shaw,  and sponsor 4Shaw Agencies have helped dramatically in getting Scott to where he is today, with "his on going commitment in helping me out in any way possible" Please check out their link above. Anybody supporting Tasmania's youth like this deserves our support too.