The two most important attributes of a successful marching band are spirit and system. A system is a way of doing things. It represents the total structure of the band, such as organization, procedures, activities, philosophies, teaching methods, marching and playing style, and policies. Spirit represents how individual band members respond to the system. It includes practice habits, good attitudes, mental discipline, commitment, responsibility, dependability, and hard work.
Success breeds success and failure breeds failure.
Great bands know this.