Fay - you might want to talk to Vivian Williams, a top-notch fiddler from Seattle who - along with others - writes new tunes in the old-time style, to get her take on your idea. Her book, & address:

"169 Brand New Old Time Fiddle Tunes, Volume 3--Jigs, Reels, Polkas, Waltzes, Marches, Two-Steps, Hornpipes, Schottisches, Bluegrass Tunes by American and Canadian Composers," Edited by Vivian Williams, 1990, Voyager Publications, 424 - 35th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122