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A Must-See for Middle and High Schoolers! Recommended Free-Choice Songs for Choir Competitions Catalog

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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.

Choral songs of Vocaloid (1–10)

Oshanti Mighty GirlKobayashi Sachiko

Oshanti Mighty Girl / Hatsune Miku, Kasane Teto, GUMI

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?

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Yorozuya Restaurantdanro P

Yorozuya Restaurant / Fireplace P feat. Rin Kagamine, Len Kagamine, Hatsune Miku

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.

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Got you!Giga

Giga – Gotchu! ft. Miku, Rin, Len [MV]

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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[Choral Pieces] Recommended for Junior High Students! A Collection of Moving Choral Works & Choral Arrangements (1–10)

riversakushi: hirai tamiko / sakkyoku: ishigeta fuyuki

River (Mixed Chorus) – Fuyuki Ishigeta

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.

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knot; tie; bind; concludemiwa

miwa / Yui (Bond)

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.

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