KENMORE, N.Y. — Kenmore East is recognizing its high school band director, Phil Aguglia, who was named one of 10 national finalists for this year's Music Educator Grammy Award.
The award recognizes educators for their contributions to the music education field. Aguglia on Friday was surprised with a legislative proclamation to commemorate the nomination.
"I do what I love, and you know there's no substitution for being able to gleefully get up every morning to go to work, and be able to celebrate every day, with wonderful young people. I've been blessed," Aguglia said.
Even though Aguglia didn't win the Grammy, he was still awarded $1,000 as one of the 10 finalists.