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 Pieces] Recommended for Junior High Students! A Collection of Moving Choral Works & Choral Arrangements (1–10)
Blue BirdSakushi: Yasuoka Yuu / Sakkyoku: Kitayama Youichi
This piece features a delicate, beautiful melody that leaves a strong impression.
It gently embraces themes of growth, departure, and the feelings kept in one’s heart, resulting in a warm and comforting song.
Released as a single by The Gospellers in March 2008, it was written as the theme song for the film “Utatama♪.” Arranged for three-part mixed chorus and four-part mixed chorus, it is frequently performed as a choral work in many settings.
Singing it together with classmates allows hearts to connect, creating cherished memories that will last.
It’s also perfect for graduations and farewell occasions.
Cheer of StarlightGReeeeN
A song beloved by many as the theme for NHK’s morning drama series “Yell.” Its warm melody—born from the fusion of a grand piano tone, string arrangements, and rich harmonies—and its lyrics, which speak to the preciousness of life and the depth of friendship, resonate deeply.
Released in June 2020 as GReeeeN’s 34th single, the track offered support during the harsh days of the COVID-19 pandemic, becoming a message of encouragement that reached far and wide, helping people find light even in the darkness.
Performed in concerts or choirs, it can help an entire audience share the importance of supporting one another.
U&ISakushi sakkyoku: Wakamatsu Kan
A choral piece woven from a delicate, beautiful melody and heartwarming, gentle lyrics.
Composed by Kan Wakamatsu, it is arranged for three-part mixed chorus with piano accompaniment, tenderly singing of the small joys found in everyday life and the importance of time spent together.
Its calm melody and harmonies resonate as if embracing the singers’ hearts, at times powerful and at times gentle.
The warm harmonies spun by children’s pure voices are sure to captivate many listeners.
Mysteries of the Seasakushi: Kawasaki Hiroshi / sakkyoku: Hirayoshi Takushu
This choral piece brilliantly captures the vastness and mystery of the sea.
Its wave-like, undulating melodies and harmonies are striking, and the lyrics—woven with references to the coelacanth, the Mariana Trench, and Ryukyuan legends—invite listeners into the ocean’s wondrous realm.
Selected as the set piece for the 1989 NHK All-Japan School Music Competition (Junior High Division), it continues to be featured in choral competitions nationwide as a “high-difficulty” work.
Let’s practice together and bring to life a grand drama of the sea.
Become a flowerLyrics: Ikuya Sashida ・ jam / Composition: Ikuya Sashida ・ Toshiyuki Mori
This is a ballad characterized by a gentle, translucent melody and the warm timbre of the piano.
Released in June 2012, it was chosen as the theme song for the NHK BS Premium period drama “Hidamari no Ki.” It also drew attention when figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu used it for his exhibition program.
The piece shines in women’s chorus as well, where its delicate harmonies and graceful melody highlight the soft beauty of female voices.
It’s an ideal choice for groups looking to take on choral singing.