A Must-See for Middle and High Schoolers! Recommended Free-Choice Songs for Choir Competitions Catalog
The choir competitions held at schools every year.
Many junior and senior high school students look forward to working together as one class, don’t they? Still, the big headache is choosing the repertoire.
It’s often said that, especially in choir competitions, the choice of the free piece can greatly affect the results.
That’s why there are many points to consider, such as “a piece that won’t overlap with other classes” or “a song that’s topical yet can be polished to a high level.” In this article, we’ll introduce recommended pieces for junior and senior high school choirs.
We’ve picked not only the classics but also rarer choices for choir, like Western pop and Vocaloid songs, so you can find the perfect piece for your class.
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Choral songs of Vocaloid (1–10)
The main dish is not enough.Miyamori Bungaku
An electro-swing style track themed around dining.
Created by Fumiaki Miyamori, the piece was released in July 2024.
Centered on the desire to cover a grand table with countless dishes, it deftly portrays a voracious approach to life and a sense of emotional incompleteness.
The elegant melody pairs perfectly with the four distinctive voices.
Let the cool swing beat carry you and savor a blissful moment.
Oshanti Mighty GirlKobayashi Sachiko
A heart-thumping sound grounded in dance music! This is the Vocaloid version of the piece that Sachiko Kobayashi—known as the Queen of Enka—released in July 2024 to mark her 60th year in show business and her 100th single.
The vocals, beautifully harmonized with dance beats and electronic sounds, leave a strong impression, and the lyrics carry a message of enjoying life with a positive outlook.
Why not give this vibrant, irresistibly groove-inducing music a listen?
Yorozuya Restaurantdanro P
Released in February 2025, “Yorozuya Restaurant” is a track by Danro-P that features three Vocaloids weaving a fantastical world around the theme of a lively restaurant.
Its electro-swing foundation blends beautifully with lyrics that feel bright yet strangely shadowy.
It’s the kind of song that makes you keep speculating about the story before and after what’s depicted.
A Vocaloid piece that keeps you captivated right up to the very end.
The wretched end of Michael, who swore revengejorujin
A Vocaloid song that portrays revenge, featuring a deep narrative and a distinctive dark worldview.
Released by Jorujin in September 2023, this work is the 29th entry in a dark fairy-tale series inspired by the story of Peter Pan.
Set to a downbeat sound, it depicts the inner conflict of the protagonist, Michael, seven years after a tragedy.
The lyrics strikingly explore the themes of revenge, love, and forgiveness as he pursues the truth behind his sister’s death.
Recommended for those who enjoy story-driven music or are drawn to dark fantasy worlds.
Got you!Giga
Created as part of the collaboration project with the Pokémon series, “Pokémon feat.
Hatsune Miku Project VOLTAGE 18 Types/Songs,” it was released in December 2023.
Centered on the adventure of the so-called “first-generation” games, this track features three Vocaloids.
The thrill and passion of catching Pokémon come through on a lively pop sound.
It’s perfect not only for Pokémon fans but also for anyone itching for a sense of adventure.
Give it a listen, and you might just feel like setting out on a new journey yourself.
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knot; tie; bind; concludemiwa
A heartwarming ballad themed around human connections and bonds.
Chosen as the set piece for the junior high school category of the NHK National School Music Competition, this work showcases Miwa’s delicate sensibilities.
Its simple yet powerful melody and her warm vocals weave a gentle worldview that moves listeners’ hearts.
It was performed at the 67th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen in collaboration with the Kumamoto City Obiyama Junior High School Choir, leaving a deep impression on many.
Designed with junior high school vocal ranges in mind, it’s perfect for choir competitions and school events.
riversakushi: hirai tamiko / sakkyoku: ishigeta fuyuki
This is a gentle piece that overlays the quiet scene of a flowing river with the transience of life.
Created in 1985, it expresses the cycle of nature and the preciousness of life through its flowing melody and moving lyrics.
In addition to being included in junior high school music textbooks, it is performed at events such as choral competitions and graduation ceremonies.
Because it challenges expressive ability, it’s an ideal selection for choral competitions where not only pitch accuracy and technique but also understanding of the piece are evaluated.