Dunbar High School band director David Rhone has a dilemma -- one he admits he likes having and one he wishes he didn't have all at the same time.
In his first year at the helm of the school's band program, he's watched it grow. But now, he has more students than instruments.
"Instruments are not cheap," said Rhone. "Trying to ask for ten more drums is impossible because all the money in the budget has been allocated already."
So for now, many of his students have to share instruments -- cleaning them with sanitizer before passing them to another classmate.
"It's been challenging," said Rhone. "But they've met that challenge."
They've made their situation work and proven they have talent. And that's what impressed Fidelity Investments, which decided it was time to buy stock in the band.
On Friday, employees from several local offices came to Dunbar High School and surprised the students with more than $30,000 worth of brand new instruments.
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"Words can't even express how much we appreciate Fidelity coming through for us and making this just a wonderful day for our kids," said Rhone. "For years to come, this is going to be a blessing to our band."
And he believes it will open opportunities for his students. Now that each of them will get their own instrument, they'll have more time to practice and improve their musicianship, which he hopes translates into music scholarships.
