To the Editor:
I had the great fortune of being Anthony Princiotti's student as an undergraduate at Dartmouth. His teaching clearly demonstrated his commitment to both artistic and educational excellence, and had a profound positive impact on my life. He gave continually of his time and energy to contribute to the Dartmouth community in ways that only the best on the college's faculty -- tenured or otherwise -- could be seen to do. This was particularly evident in my personal experience with Mr. Princiotti, who took on the tasks of being my conducting teacher and the principal advisor of my senior fellow project in addition to his other duties. Since my graduation, he has continued to be an important source of knowledge and support as I begin a career as a professional musician.
Diminishing Anthony Princiotti's role at the College would be a disservice to Dartmouth's students, robbing them of an opportunity to encounter an exceptional educator and artist of the caliber they expect to find at the College ("Violin prof. removed from music dept. post," Feb. 8). It would also be a disservice to the other members of the faculty who work hard to transcend the rudimentary boundaries of their job descriptions and make themselves vital parts of Dartmouth's educational community. I urge the college to do whatever is necessary to retain Anthony Princiotti in his position within the music department.
