Totally blown away by this piece, Ken! Great job!
It has a very squarely, sticky rhythm, and a whimsical nature which reminds me a lot of Prokofiev - given his penchant for making his music to sound subtly funny despite all the drama, which you also show to have. It's quite a hit to quote Chopin ball's title, since this piece itself sounds a lot like it could have been heard right there if the date was a few decades later.
A question. This is the very first time I see the horns below both trumpets and trombones in a score. Was this by design or by mistake?
Seriously, I totally commend this work, a refreshing take that perhaps symbolizes the rebirth of the whole site. Thanks for sharing!