
*Marzo Zingaro* (March of the Gypsy) by [[Randall Standridge]] is a work for young band that seeks to portray the image of a lone wanderer, happily marching across the Italian countryside. The first strain portrays the more daring side of their character. The trio and finale portray the happier side of our protagonist, happily greeting strangers, new adventures, and life.
Marches generally speaking have four different sections, many times preceded by an Introduction;
- The first two sections (the "A" section and the "B" section) are descended from the popular baroque and classical "rondo" form of A-B-A. Oftentimes this section can be seen as a standalone piece of music, simple in its nature.
- The "Trio", or third section, is usually a new idea altogether, traditionally a lower dynamic and more melodic section of the march.
- The "Dogfight" is not always included in every march, but is most marches as in *Marzo Zingaro*. It was designed to reflect a fierce battle, from which the Trio theme re-emerges victorious. The term "dogfight" is more common to aerial battles today, but really can refer to any fierce battle. In *Marzo Zingaro*, the Trio and Dogfight are clearly identifiable in the music.