Hi Fred,

Thanks, glad you liked it.

I actually listed, at one sitting, to Joplin's complete works, including Tremonisha, and didn't hear any clones. It will be interesting to hear what you think after I finish tinkering with the ragtime movement. I have added a bass trombone (partly because I wouldn't want to give a tuba player a stroke) and am working mostly on countermelodies in the bass register.

all best,
mgj