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)
fuse (detonating fuse)NEW!bodoge ongaku doukoukai
Featuring intersecting vocals by Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, and v flower, this work was released by the Board Game Music Club in July 2025.
It’s a submission to VocaDuo and opens the compilation album “BodoBoka.” A rock number charged with a tingling sense of tension, its ensemble of three interwoven guitars is incredibly cool.
Be sure to put on your earphones and give it a careful listen.
streetlightNEW!Kaga
Here’s an urban, exhilarating synth-pop track performed by all six Piapro Characters! Composed by Kaga—also known as Negi Shower P—it was released in February 2025.
It won the Grand Prix at the Hatsune Miku “Magical Mirai 2025” Song Contest held the same year, and was included on the event’s official album, Hatsune Miku “Magical Mirai 2025” OFFICIAL ALBUM.
The song is themed around light and carries a heartfelt message that “you are not alone,” which truly resonates.
It’s a must-listen for anyone looking for an uplifting boost!
V.SNEW!dai baku ha shin
This is the title track of Hamashin Daimaku’s album “V.S,” released in November 2024.
It’s crafted as a large-scale anthem featuring a multitude of synthesized vocals, including Hatsune Miku, Kasane Teto, and Zundamon.
The way the diverse voices intersect and then unite gives listeners a live-concert level of excitement.
I think it will especially resonate with those who have followed the Vocaloid scene for a long time.
Baumkuchen EndrollNEW!Ame Ryou
You can’t resist the gap between its poppy soundscape and provocative wordplay: “Baumkuchen Endroll.” Vocaloid producer Amega released it in December 2025.
By positioning the three characters—Hatsune Miku, Kasane Teto, and Akita Neru—it rapidly sketches a tangled love triangle and a hunger for validation.
In just about two and a half minutes, this work packs in the complexities of human emotion.
Listen once, and you’ll be hooked!
GOAT!NEW!kuro usagi
A work by Black Rabbit, released in July 2025.
In addition to the creator’s own vocals, three different voice libraries are used, each tuned by a different Vocaloid producer.
The soundscape, blending frustration with exhilaration, grips the listener’s heart.
The sharp beats and urgent melodies combine into an irresistibly addictive sound.
It’s great both for getting lost in the music and for listening when you want to think deeply!
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Bridge of GloryNEW!yuzu
A beloved classic by Yuzu that serves as a rallying song to unite everyone’s hearts at choral competitions and school events.
Released as a single in July 2004, it became widely known as the official theme for NHK’s coverage of the Athens Olympics.
The lyrics portray persevering through hardship and setbacks while continuing to move toward one’s goals, offering courage not only to athletes but to anyone striving in various moments of life.
Its message affirms past efforts and gives a gentle push toward the future, making it perfect as a choral piece that deepens students’ bonds.
Be sure to raise a powerful harmony together with your classmates or club teammates.
The Bell of PeaceNEW!Sakushi • Sakkyoku: Nakazato Yukihiro
Composed and written by Yukihiro Nakazato, this work is his first solo single, released in May 2000.
It was later arranged for chorus by Tetsuya Shiraishi and has been sung in schools across Japan, even being included in music textbooks starting in 2005.
Beyond expressing sorrow, it carries a forward-looking message of linking peace into the future.
The piece is characterized by an Okinawan-style rhythmic feel and a dynamic melody.
It is a powerful song that resonates with junior high school students in various settings—peace education, graduation ceremonies, and choral competitions.
Why not have your class come together and sing it with hopes for the future?