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Dr. Rebecca Boehm Shaffer serves as Adjunct Professor of Music at Luther College, specializing in horn performance, brass pedagogy, and music history. An active performer, she holds positions with the Fort Collins Symphony and Rocky Mountain Horn Ensemble while maintaining a vibrant teaching practice.
Her educational credentials include:
- D.M.A. in Horn Performance and Pedagogy (University of Northern Colorado)
- M.M. in Horn Performance (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
- B.M. in Horn Performance (University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point)
Dr. Boehm Shaffer's expertise spans performance practice, historical context, and pedagogical methodology. Her seminal work The Guide to Horn Ensemble Repertoire established new standards in horn literature classification. Teaching focuses on integrating technical mastery with expressive interpretation across applied lessons, brass methods, and music history courses examining Classical and Romantic era developments.
Her professional performance career features collaborations with legendary artists including Robert Shaw, Tony Bennett, and Ray Charles across symphonic, operatic, and popular music genres. At Luther College, she mentors students through applied instruction and ensemble direction, emphasizing both individual artistry and collaborative musicianship.
