Come Back to the Sea: 2-Part Choral Octavo
Words and music by David Waggoner
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Description
The emotive text of this contemporary choral compares the ebb and flow of ocean waves to our dreams and calls us to the sea. Musicality and metaphors abound. The inspirational message and memorable hook will bring out the best in your singers.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0001898
More about this title
About the Composer: David Waggoner
David Waggoner holds degrees from the University of Michigan School of Music and Eastern Michigan University, where he earned a master's degree in music. He brings his training directly into the classroom as an elementary music teacher in Woodhaven, MI, while also serving as Director of Music at the First United Methodist Church in Wyandotte, MI.
Waggoner has built a substantial catalog of compositions for choirs, handbells, and instrumental ensembles. His work reflects both his classroom experience and his deep involvement in church music, making his pieces accessible yet musically engaging for singers at multiple levels.
Why we love this
Waggoner captures something genuinely lyrical here: the text moves naturally with the music, and the metaphor of tides and dreams feels organic rather than forced. The memorable hook ensures this will stick with your singers long after rehearsals end, while the contemporary harmonic language keeps the piece from feeling saccharine.
What to expect
Contemplative yet uplifting, with the ocean as both setting and state of mind. The piece ebbs between quieter, reflective moments and passages that build toward something affirmative, creating a journey that mirrors the text's emotional arc.
Who it's for
This octavo works beautifully with upper elementary and middle school choirs, though it's flexible enough for high school groups seeking accessible concert repertoire. The 2-part voicing removes barriers to intonation and blend without sacrificing musical substance.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the phrases to mirror the ebb and flow referenced in the text; let dynamics breathe with the ocean imagery rather than pushing through mechanically.
- Balance the two parts so the hook lands clearly; if one voice overwhelms the other, the melody's impact dulls.
- Spend time on the text meaning before diving into notes; singers who understand the connection between words and waves will communicate that naturally to an audience.
How to use it
Program this in a thematic concert exploring nature, dreams, or contemporary voices in choral music. It pairs well with other secular pieces that use natural imagery and works equally well as a closing number for its inspirational tone or as a moment of reflection mid-program.
Skills your students will build
- Phrase shaping using text imagery and musical phrasing
- Two-part balance and blend
- Connecting lyrical content to musical interpretation
- Contemporary harmonic listening and intonation in modal or extended harmonic contexts