Personal statement

Jeff is a Senior Lecturer in Music. He joined Bath Spa in October 2012, having previously worked at Bluffton University, Otterbein University, and William Penn University (all in the USA).

Jeff teaches Music Composition, and conducts the Wind Band, Orchestra, Opera, and ir Programme Co-ordinator for Performances. His research is in two areas: learning technologies and music composition.

His learning technologies research currently had focused on utilising mobile technologies in the performance classroom. He seeks to find ways to help students engage with their own learning to empower them towards greater creative and performative understandings through self-assessment.

His current research interests involve developing performance materials for classical musicians who wish to improvise.

As a composer, he his multifaceted, but writes mostly for the trumpet, focusing particularly on trumpet and electronic accompaniments. He has also written for chamber ensembles, jazz / big bands, and marching bands.

Academic qualifications

  • BME, Otterbein College (USA)
  • MA Trumpet in Performance, University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • PhD Music Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Professional memberships

  • College Music Society
  • International Trumpet Guild
  • Royal Musical Association.

Subjects

Jeff teaches music composition, orchestration and arranging, and conducts the Wind Band and Chamber Winds.

Areas of expertise

  • Mobile Learning Technologies
  • Assessment and feedback
  • Music composition, orchestration and arranging
  • Qualitative research methods.

Research and academic outputs

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Student engagement, mobile technologies, and changing curriculum delivery
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Boehm, J.D and Glen, N (2019) 'Student engagement, mobile technologies, and changing curriculum delivery.' In: Ørngreen, R, Buhl, M and Meyer, B, eds. Proceedings of the 18th European Conference on e-Learning: ECEL 2019. ACPI, Reading, pp. 86-92. ISBN 9781912764419

A mobile first approach for studio and workshop in art and design practice and performing arts
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Glen, N and Boehm, J.D (2019) 'A mobile first approach for studio and workshop in art and design practice and performing arts.' In: Elkington, S and Bligh, B, eds. Future learning spaces: space, technology and pedagogy. Advance HE, York, pp. 60-63.

Converging lines: Apple's iPad and active learning in higher education
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Boehm, J.D and Glen, N (2017) 'Converging lines: Apple's iPad and active learning in higher education.' In: Baab, B.F, Bansavich, J, Souleles, N and Loizides, F, eds. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on the Use of iPads in Higher Education. Cambridge Scholars, Cambridge, pp. 63-77. ISBN 9781443899734

Riots
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Boehm, J.D (2016) 'Riots.' In: Kot, A, Williams, R and Cooper, S.E, eds. Find another Bath. ArtWorks, Bath, UK. ISBN 9781906662189

Using mobile technologies to enhance learning and improve student engagement in the dance studio
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Alexander, S, Boehm, J.D and Glen, N (2023) 'Using mobile technologies to enhance learning and improve student engagement in the dance studio.' Research in Dance Education, 24 (2). pp. 154-172. ISSN 1464-7893

Learning spaces: developing learning environments with students through mobile devices
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Boehm, J.D and Glen, N (2019) Learning spaces: developing learning environments with students through mobile devices. In: ELIA Academy 2019: What’s going on Here? Decoding Digitality in Higher Arts Education, 25 - 27 September 2019, University of Music and Performing Arts, Stuttgart, Germany.

Learning spaces: a hands-on session exploring learning through mobile devices
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Glen, N and Boehm, J.D (2019) Learning spaces: a hands-on session exploring learning through mobile devices. In: Engage – Annual Learning and Teaching Conference, 25 June 2019, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK.

Learning spaces: a hands-on session exploring learning through mobile devices
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Glen, N and Boehm, J.D (2018) Learning spaces: a hands-on session exploring learning through mobile devices. In: Enhancing Excellence in Teaching and Learning, 13 December 2018, Woburn House Conference Centre, London, UK.

Converging lines: Apple's iPad and active learning in Higher Education
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Boehm, J.D and Glen, N (2016) Converging lines: Apple's iPad and active learning in Higher Education. In: ihe2016, 16 -18 March 2016, University of San Francisco, California, USA.

Sweet Waters: Soundings
exhibition

White, R and Boehm, J.D (2017) Sweet Waters: Soundings. Saltford Brass Mill, Saltford, UK, 21 October 1017.

Riots
exhibition

Boehm, J.D (2016) Riots. In: Find Another Bath, Fringe Arts Bath, 44AD Art Gallery, Bath, UK, 15 - 20 November 2016.

Letters home
composition

Boehm, J.D (2016) Letters home.

Circe's palace (for orchestra and backing track)
composition

Boehm, J.D (2015) Circe's palace (for orchestra and backing track).

Sonata for three
composition

Boehm, J.D (2015) Sonata for three.

Henrietta Park [composer and conductor]
performance

Boehm, J.D (2018) Henrietta Park [composer and conductor]. In: International Trumpet Guild Conference 2018, San Antonio, TX, USA, 31 May 2018.

Ovid's Dream
performance

Boehm, J.D (2018) Ovid's Dream. In: Alabama School of Fine Arts Faculty Recital, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA, 26 February 2018.

'Riots' performance at 'Find another Bath' book launch
performance

Boehm, J.D (2016) 'Riots' performance at 'Find another Bath' book launch. In: Fringe Arts Bath, Gallery 44 A.D., Bath, UK, 19 November 2016.

Ovid's dream (performed by Dr. James Zingara)
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Boehm, J.D (2016) Ovid's dream (performed by Dr. James Zingara).