I agree. With so many activities and sports for kids to choose between, many will choose to join a program with a better chance of success. If a high school band is known for consistently making state, students will want to join and be a part of that success. Likewise, it is hard to have fun when you belong to a group that never performs well and doesn't have the resources put into the program to create compelling show designs and musical education. When students don't have fun, they leave the program.