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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Recommended choral pieces for junior high school students (1–10)
The age when choir competitions are the most exciting!
First, let me introduce some recommended choral pieces for junior high school students! Isn’t junior high the stage when choir competitions get the most heated? Because of that, you don’t want to end up choosing the same song as other classes, and you probably have a strong desire to aim for first place with a song you really like. Here, we’ve gathered classic choir pieces, starting with lyrics full of youthful spirit that we especially want junior high students to sing. Related articles:[Choral Music] Recommended for Middle Schoolers! A Collection of Moving Choral Works & Choral Arrangements
skySakushi: SKY-HI / Sakkyoku: UTA, LOAR, SKY-HI
A song by SKY-HI released in 2025 as the compulsory piece for the NHK All-Japan School Music Competition, Junior High School Division.
Featuring a warm, piano-driven melody and lyrics that convey a message to today’s youth who grapple with anxiety and inner conflict, this piece leaves a strong impression.
Arranged for choir by Masanori Kato, it is structured to be easy for middle school students to sing.
It’s an encouraging anthem that gives listeners the courage to move forward with their friends—without hiding their vulnerabilities or worries, and while embracing their true selves.
Be sure to check out the BE:FIRST version as well, which offers a different vibe.
14-fourteen-Sakushi Sakkyoku: Yugeda Kensuke
This choral piece is filled with kindness that closely attends to the feelings of junior high school students.
It carefully depicts the anxieties, hopes, and growth of students turning 14 at the height of adolescence.
Along with its warm, heartfelt melody, the work carries a message that resonates with junior high schoolers.
It was included in 2020 in Education Art Co.’s music textbook for fourth-grade elementary students and has earned high praise in educational settings.
Ideal for moments when you want to sing as one—such as choir competitions and graduation ceremonies—this piece is perfect for deepening class bonds.
CorrectRADWIMPS
A song created for NHK’s “18 Festival 2018” that feels destined to become a staple choral piece for future junior high students.
You can watch the program on NHK’s official YouTube channel.
It’s impossible not to be moved by the scenes where 1,000 teenagers—each bringing their own thoughts and feelings—and the three members of RADWIMPS come together as one to sing and shed tears.
The lyrics, which portray young people taking one step at a time while grappling with the worries and hazy feelings unique to adolescence, are highly relatable.
With a chorus that shines in the refrain, it’s a beautiful anthem of youth.
COSMOSMimas
The choral piece “COSMOS” lets you feel the grandeur of the universe.
Its melody, which paints an ever-expanding cosmic image in your mind, is wonderfully pleasant to listen to.
In the chorus, the pitch goes relatively high, so aim to sing freely and comfortably with a sense of openness.
The lyrics have a mystical quality that evokes nature, and if you picture the scenery, you might discover something new.
See?Sakushi: Itou Keiji/Sakki: Matsushita Kou
This is a heartwarming choral piece born as part of the “Sing NIPPON Project,” which was launched to support recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Created through a collaboration between Keiji Ito and Ko Matsushita and released in July 2011, the work gently sings of the harmony of nature and the bonds between people.
Its friendly melody brings listeners comfort and hope, and its structure makes it easy to perform even for school class choirs.
The vocal range is not very wide, making it a practical choice for choral competitions as well.
spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE
A heartwarming message song that accompanies the spring season, where anxiety and anticipation intertwine.
Released by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE in February 2018 ahead of graduation ceremonies—when memories from school days start to feel especially dear—this piece gently portrays the importance of human connection.
Sing it at a school or culture festival, and it will deepen the bonds with your friends.
BelieveLyrics and Composition: Sugimoto Ryūichi
This is a choral piece filled with a warm, embracing melody and deep affection.
Ryuichi Sugimoto infused the song with themes of friendship, mutual support, and hope for the future.
Overflowing with a gentle desire to stand by someone who needs encouragement, this work was released in 1998 as the ending theme for NHK’s “Ikimono Chikyū Kikō” (A Journey of Life on Earth).
Its warm lyrics and harmonies are perfect for choir competitions that aim to deepen classroom bonds or for memorable graduation ceremonies.
Sung together with friends, it becomes a piece that resonates even more deeply.