"Subterranean Dialogues" by Richard Meyer is an edgy-sounding selection that's a perfect piece to feature your advanced string bass section while keeping your entire orchestra on their toes. The music unfolds as a series of dialogues, each a duet between the basses and a different section of the orchestra---violas, second violins, celli, and first violins. The wide variety of time signatures, shifting modes, and unusual orchestrations will challenge all of your musicians and delight your audience while putting the unsung heroes of your ensemble in a well-deserved spotlight.