Composed around 1822, it is the first piece in the military piano ensemble March. Many of Schubert's piano ensembles, including three marches, namely, three heroic marches, two character marches and military marches, are deeply loved family music. Among them, "March of the Army" is the most famous, especially this first-ranked work is more popular. It is said that this song was written by the author to the Austrian Royal Guard, and some people say that this song is written for children. This work was later adapted into piano solo, orchestral music and orchestral ensemble, and the adapted orchestral ensemble was selected here. In addition to the typical rhythm of the general March, this work is also rich in attractive beautiful melody, fresh and natural harmony texture and colorful modulation techniques. The "Schubert style" is very obvious, which makes it an outstanding and immortal work in popular piano music.
The work is Allegro vivacious, in D major, in 2/4 beats. The music starts with the rhythm of George W. snare drum and the horn sound of the whole band, which is magnificent. Then, the light music theme of the main part is played by the violin, which gradually develops into a dynamic and majestic March, which reminds people of the majestic marching queue (fragment 1). The second piece of music is a lyric theme (segment 2) in sharp contrast with the first one, which is called one of the most beautiful melodies created by Schubert. The latter theme, which has been repeatedly transferred by the author, fully embodies Schubert's genius and skills in melody development and has always been admired by the world.