A story about Dunbar High School's recently resurrected marching band graced the front page this weekend, and it seems to have struck a cord with readers and music lovers across the state, and even some in other parts of the country.

We profiled the effort of the school's band director, Charles Funn, a long-time staple of the school system, who has gathered a group of committed students to try and bring back the glory days, when Dunbar's 185-person marching band rivaled any college band in the country.

The students have no uniforms, they share instruments, and they're still getting used to lifting their legs and instruments at the same time.  But the heart and hope is there. And it was felt far and wide.

Readers wrote in wanting to help the band get back on its feet, others just wrote to say how great it was to see a positive story about a city school in The Sun. My email inbox has been overflowing with messages from those who want to help the band. According to the school's principal Kristina Kyles, Dunbar's phone hasn't stopped ringing since Monday morning.

So, here's information for those who are interested: 

You can call the school at 443-642-4478 and arrange with Kristina Kyles or Charles Funn.  Donations can also be dropped off (or mailed) to the school, located at 1400 Orleans Street. Checks should be made payable to: Dunbar High School Marching Band.