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

horizonback number

[Chorus] “Horizon” by back number (Mixed 2-Part) by Manamaru × Choir Clubs of Four Junior High Schools in Kasukabe City ‘Moving’

“Horizon” was written for high school students aiming for the 2020 All Japan High School Athletic Meet.

It was created by back number, the rock band renowned for popular songs that depict romantic relationships.

This is a highly recommended piece for those looking for a choral song that brings high schoolers’ hearts together.

Its warm melody, set to a somewhat nostalgic band sound, is deeply moving.

It’s an inspiring message song that cheers on high school students working hard in clubs and studies.

How about singing a choral arrangement of a song by a band that enjoys overwhelming support from teens?

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[Chorus] Kite / Arashi・Kenshi Yonezu (Mixed Choir ShallWeSing?)

This is a work crafted by Kenshi Yonezu, notable for its grand orchestration and powerful melodies.

The lyrics symbolically express hope for the future and the courage to take on challenges, like a kite riding the wind, resonating deeply with listeners.

Released in July 2020, the song sold 911,000 copies in its first week and topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It was also broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” making it beloved across generations.

This piece is perfect for creating memories with close friends at events like school festivals and graduation ceremonies.

Why not deliver a moving harmony that touches the heart with an energetic vocal performance?

All of the YouthFujifaburikku

All About the Youth – Fujifabric [Mixed Choir, Easy]

A coming-of-age song by Fujifabric that romantically portrays the scenery at summer’s end.

Its lyrical melody, as if packaging the loneliness of dusk itself, blends beautifully with lyrics that capture youth’s anxieties and aspirations.

Released in November 2007, the track was issued as an advance single from the album TEENAGER, served as the opening theme for NTV’s Oto Moe!, and was later used as an insert song in Fuji TV’s 2013 drama SUMMER NUDE.

It’s an ideal piece for chorus performances at school festivals or graduation ceremonies—gently embracing those delicate emotions of gazing up at fireworks with classmates while sharing hopes and worries about an unseen future.

JourneyFuji Kaze

"Tabiji" by Fujii Kaze❣️ Okayama Joto High School Choir♪ The final scene is a "smile" expressing gratitude to our beloved senior, Kaze.

A song by Fujii Kaze that gently embraces the many experiences and emotions encountered along the long journey of life.

Created in March 2021 as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama Nijiiro Karte, it weaves in the acceptance of mistakes made in youth, an attitude of learning together, and a growing awareness of the value of everyday life.

Included on the album LOVE ALL SERVE ALL, the track reached No.

1 on the Billboard JAPAN Download Songs chart.

It’s highly recommended for high school students who, standing at life’s crossroads, want to reaffirm their bonds with friends through choral singing, as it closely resonates with the hearts of young people.

KanadeSukima Suichi

“Kanade” Eimei High School Choir Club

A beloved classic by Sukima Switch, distinguished by its beautiful piano tones and emotional vocals that gently embrace meetings and farewells.

Released in March 2004, this song has graced numerous tie-in works, including the film “Rough,” the Fuji TV drama “Sotsu Uta,” and commercials for Tokio Marine & Nichido Life Insurance.

Depicting the feeling that everyday life looks completely different after meeting someone special, this piece—when sung at graduations or choral festivals—will make the presence of the friends beside you feel even more precious and help create a wonderful stage.

spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Spring Melancholy (Chorus ver.) by Waseda Jitsugyo School Music Club, Chorus Section

A heartwarming message song that accompanies the spring season, where anxiety and anticipation intertwine.

Released by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE in February 2018, this work gently portrays the importance of human connection ahead of graduation, when memories from school days begin to feel especially dear.

The music video by the Waseda Jitsugyo School Music Club Choir is also captivating, carefully expressing the delicate emotions unique to students.

It’s a recommended piece for those who want to deepen bonds with friends as a choral song for cultural or school festivals.

DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE "Darling" Official Music Video

With vocals that gently embrace the confusions and struggles of youth and a message that encourages you to rediscover your true self, this is an inspiring anthem that resonates in the heart.

Created in December 2024 as the theme song for NHK General’s “Mrs.

GREEN APPLE 18 Festival,” its performance with 1,000 members of the 18-year-old generation became a major talking point.

Celebrating the beauty of being yourself just as you are, this piece is perfect for choral performances at school and cultural festivals.

Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s woven pop melodies and warm lyrics are sure to unite everyone’s hearts.