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.
Playlist
| Recommended choral pieces for junior high school students | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1north_east | skySakushi: SKY-HI / Sakkyoku: UTA, LOAR, SKY-HI |  play_arrow | Junior high school music contest set piece, a song of young people’s hope |
| 2south_east | 14-fourteen-Sakushi Sakkyoku: Yugeda Kensuke |  play_arrow | A gentle, moving choral piece that portrays the anxieties and hopes of middle schoolers in adolescence. |
| 3east | CorrectRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | Produced within NHK’s “18 FES 2018”… |
| 4east | COSMOSMimas |  play_arrow | A choral piece that lets you feel the grandeur of the cosmos, “COSMO…” |
| 5east | See?Sakushi: Itou Keiji/Sakki: Matsushita Kou |  play_arrow | A heartwarming choral piece for disaster reconstruction support |
| 6east | spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Standing by your side in the spring season, where anxiety and anticipation intertwine... |
| 7east | BelieveLyrics and Composition: Sugimoto Ryūichi |  play_arrow | A warm choral piece that sings of friendship and hope |
| 8east | Let’s search for tomorrowSakushi: Hori Tetsu sakushi, sakkyoku: Osawa Tetsunori |  play_arrow | One of the classic pieces for choir, ‘Let’s sear…’ |
| 9east | DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A song that gently embraces the doubts and struggles of youth... |
| 10east | Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | A moving masterpiece that depicts love and bonds |
| 11south_east | skySakushi: SKY-HI / Sakkyoku: UTA, LOAR, SKY-HI | play_arrow | Junior high school music contest set piece, a song of young people’s hope |
| 12south_east | 14-fourteen-Sakushi Sakkyoku: Yugeda Kensuke | play_arrow | A gentle, moving choral piece that portrays the anxieties and hopes of middle schoolers in adolescence. |
| 13south_east | See?Sakushi: Itou Keiji/Sakki: Matsushita Kou | play_arrow | A heartwarming choral piece for disaster reconstruction support |
| 14east | March 9Remioromen |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that portrays gratitude and friendship toward someone special. |
| 15south_east | BelieveLyrics and Composition: Sugimoto Ryūichi | play_arrow | A warm choral piece that sings of friendship and hope |
| 16east | ultramarineSakushi: Minamisōma Shiritsu Ogataka Chūgakkō Heisei Nijūyon Nendo Sotsugyōsei / Oda Miki / Sakkyoku: Nobunaga Takutomi |  play_arrow | A moving choral piece that portrays the bonds forged after the earthquake disaster |
| 17south_east | Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro | play_arrow | A moving masterpiece that depicts love and bonds |
| 18east | ChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | A grand song that likens life to chess |
| 19east | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | A youth song filled with feelings for someone dear |
| 20east | To You — A Message for Your DepartureSakushi Sakkyoku: Tsutsui Masako |  play_arrow | A heartwarming graduation born from an elementary school classroom |
| 21east | swallowYOASOBI |  play_arrow | A rare tale woven together with the pure singing voices of children… |
| 22east | Precious thingssakushi sakkyoku: Yamazaki Tomoko |  play_arrow | The preciousness of friendship and the easily overlooked b... in everyday life |
| 23east | Wasted wishesAKB48 |  play_arrow | A magical piece with a Russian-style melody |
| Recommended choir songs for high school students | |||
| 24south_east | COSMOSMimas | play_arrow | A moving song that sings about the sanctity of life and the meaning of living. |
| 25east | CorrectRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A song that sings about the emotions of being 18 and thoughts about the future |
| 26east | spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | A heartwarming song that portrays the emotions of youth |
| 27east | About meMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | High School Soccer Championship Theme Song 'Boku no Koto' ('About Me') |
| 28east | Cherry Blossom RainHatsune Miku |  play_arrow | A graduation song for the season when cherry blossoms dance |
| 29east | horizonback number |  play_arrow | A heartfelt choral piece cheering on high school students |
| 30east | Kitearashi |  play_arrow | A moving song of hope and courage that transcends generations |
| 31east | All of the YouthFujifaburikku |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song that depicts the end of summer |
| 32east | JourneyFuji Kaze |  play_arrow | A Fujii Kaze song that gently portrays the journey of life |
| 33east | KanadeSukima Suichi |  | A moving classic that embraces encounters and farewells |
| 34south_east | spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | Graduation season and the importance of human connections |
| 35south_east | DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | An empowering anthem for 18-year-olds: cherish your true self |
| 36east | About meMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | Offer comfort and encouragement to those who carry anxiety and loneliness… |
| 37east | Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster |  play_arrow | A youth song that sings of the bittersweetness of graduation and friendship |
| A choral piece of Western music | |||
| 38east | No OneAlicia Keys |  play_arrow | An R&B masterpiece of love and strength: Keys’ moving work |
| 39east | Beautiful ThingsBenson Boone |  play_arrow | A singer trending on social media, with moving songs |
| 40east | Die With A SmileLady Gaga, Bruno Mars |  play_arrow | A soul duet weaving love and death |
| 41east | We Are the WorldUSA For Africa |  play_arrow | Charity music project to support Africa |
| 42east | Sweet Child O’ MineGuns N’ Roses |  play_arrow | The classic song “Sweet Child O’ Mine” |
| 43east | Champagne SupernovaOasis |  play_arrow | The enduring appeal of Oasis’s classic songs loved around the world |
| 44east | ZombieThe Cranberries |  play_arrow | A moving masterpiece in protest against terrorism |
| 45east | Wake Me UpAvicii |  play_arrow | Avicii 'Wake Me Up' is moving |
| 46east | MemoriesMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | A heartwarming tribute ballad that sings of feelings for a loved one |
| 47east | Something Just Like ThisThe Chainsmokers & Coldplay |  play_arrow | An inspiring song by The Chainsmokers |
| 48east | This Is MeKeala Settle |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings of self-affirmation and hope |
| 49east | EverydayZac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens |  play_arrow | A refreshing song that sings of youthful dreams and friendship |
| 50east | We’re All in This TogetherHigh School Musical Cast |  play_arrow | An iconic song from a coming-of-age musical film that portrays unity and diversity |
| 51east | MemoriesMaroon 5 | play_arrow | A heartwarming classic by the band Maroon 5 |
| 52east | A Whole New WorldAlan Menken |  play_arrow | The moving love song from Aladdin |
| 53east | Do You Hear the People Sing?Claude-Michel Schönberg |  play_arrow | An epic musical number of freedom and justice |
| 54east | All For OneHigh School Musical Cast |  play_arrow | A youthful song sung by the poolside in summer |
| 55east | I Will Follow himLittle Peggy March |  play_arrow | Little Peggy March’s classic, a song of love and hope |
| 56east | Heal the WorldMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | A moving ballad that sings of peace and love |
| 57east | A Million DreamsPasek and Pau |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that paints dreams and hopes |
| 58east | Hail Holy QueenKirisuto-kyō seika |  play_arrow | Catholic hymns gain new appeal in film |
| Vocaloid choral piece | |||
| 59east | Fire danceDECO*27 |  play_arrow | Lyrics and composition by DECO*27, Giga... |
| 60east | True feelingsdai baku ha shin |  play_arrow | Up-tempo, pop-inspired, and energetic… |
| 61east | The light that exists there.DECO*27 |  play_arrow | A bittersweet blend of sorrow and hope, seeping deep into the heart... |
| 62east | Hello, worldDECO*27 |  play_arrow | It’s a moving number wrapped in hope and light... |
| 63east | All-cancel BABYSig |  play_arrow | An ear-catching, catchy dance tune… |
| 64east | The main dish is not enough.Miyamori Bungaku |  play_arrow | Electro-swing style, themed around a meal… |
| 65east | Oshanti Mighty GirlKobayashi Sachiko |  play_arrow | An exhilarating saou based on dance music... |
| 66east | Yorozuya Restaurantdanro P |  play_arrow | A Vocaloid song with a restaurant theme |
| 67east | The wretched end of Michael, who swore revengejorujin |  play_arrow | A portrayal of revenge, with profound storytelling and a distinctive dark... |
| 68east | Got you!Giga |  play_arrow | Collaboration with the Pokémon series... |
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| 69east | knot; tie; bind; concludemiwa |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that portrays connections between people |
| 70east | riversakushi: hirai tamiko / sakkyoku: ishigeta fuyuki |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of life like a flowing river |
| 71east | Blue BirdSakushi: Yasuoka Yuu / Sakkyoku: Kitayama Youichi |  play_arrow | A heartwarming and moving song that portrays growth and setting out on a new journey |
| 72east | Cheer of StarlightGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A heartwarming cheer song that celebrates life and friendship |
| 73east | Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster |  play_arrow | A moving song that supports people pursuing their dreams |
| 74east | I want to become the wind.THE BOOM |  play_arrow | A classic that sings of joy and freedom through samba rhythm. |
| 75east | U&ISakushi sakkyoku: Wakamatsu Kan |  play_arrow | A choral piece with gentle melody and lyrics |
| 76east | everythingSakushi: Sakura Momoko / Sakkyoku: Aizawa Naoto |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that portrays the pure hearts of children. |
| 77east | Time to Depart ~Asian Dream Song~sakushi: dorian suke kawa / sakkyoku: hisaishi jō |  play_arrow | A song of hope and courage, a melody that resonates in the heart |
| 78east | Mysteries of the Seasakushi: Kawasaki Hiroshi / sakkyoku: Hirayoshi Takushu |  play_arrow | A grand choral piece depicting the mysteries of the sea |
| 79east | Become a flowerLyrics: Ikuya Sashida ・ jam / Composition: Ikuya Sashida ・ Toshiyuki Mori |  play_arrow | A transparent-feeling ballad and a warm piano piece |
| 80east | To the futuresakushi: tanikawa shuntarō/ sakkyoku: nobunaga takatomi |  play_arrow | A serene yet powerful melody resonates in the heart… |
| 81east | Peace on EarthSakushi: Tsurumi Masao / Sakkyoku: Ogikubo Kazuaki |  play_arrow | An inspiring choral piece filled with prayers for peace |
| 82east | Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | Gently embracing nostalgic memories and a bittersweet farewell… |
| 83east | footprint(s)Little Glee Monster |  | A moving song that resonates with middle schoolers' hearts |
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| 84east | threadNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | A beautiful portrayal of encounters and connections between people, … |
| 85east | AldebaranAI |  play_arrow | Majestic, as if symbolizing cosmic vastness and hope... |