The Pilot Point ISD director of bands has a chance of receiving the 2027 Music Educator Award by the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum.
Dan Balkema found out in February that he had been nominated for the award, and he has made it to the quarterfinal round as one of 203 candidates for the award.
“I hadn’t even heard of the award,” Balkema said. “… [It’s] pretty humbling, to be honest with you, being listed among a lot of quality music educators from across the country.”
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