Practically no direct evidence exists to prove that Bach studied under Böhm, and indeed studying with the organist of the Johanniskirche would have been difficult for a pupil of the Michaelisschule, since the two choirs were not on good terms.
Practicamente non existe evidencia directa que probe que Bach estudara con Böhm, e de feito o estudo co organista da Johanniskirche tería sido difícil para un alumno da Michaelisschule, xa que había rivalidade entre os dous coros.