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Friendship songs you’ll want to sing in choir: A roundup of choral pieces about friends

There are quite a lot of opportunities for group singing—like in music class, choir competitions, and school events.

You’ll probably choose songs to match each occasion, but sometimes it’s hard to decide, isn’t it?

So in this article, we’ll introduce recommended songs with a special focus on friendship-themed pieces from among popular choral works.

We hope this will be helpful when selecting songs to perform, especially for graduation ceremonies, school festivals, and choir competitions.

Friendship songs you’ll want to sing in chorus: A collection of choral pieces about friends (41–50)

Dear My FriendEvery Little Thing

A friendship song by Every Little Thing, whose tenderly penned emotions toward a friend and lyrical vocals bring light to the piece.

As an artist who has captivated many Japanese listeners, it’s a highly fitting work—one you’ll want to hear even at an entrance ceremony.

Friendship songs you’ll want to sing in chorus: A roundup of choral pieces about friends (51–60)

Let’s go together.GReeeeN

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Let's go together.GReeeeN

GReeeeN is very popular for choral pieces.

This is a song they created as a commercial track for AU’s “Santaro” series.

Its bright, upbeat feel is perfect for graduates who want to move on cheerfully without any gloom.

The opening section features an arrangement of Bach’s “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring,” and the main part pairs GReeeeN’s strongly message-driven Japanese lyrics with “Take Me Out to the Ball Game,” a tune long beloved by baseball fans across the United States.

Friends Friends FriendsMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto

A warm, heartwarming song themed around eternal friendship.

Momoiro Clover Z delicately conveys encounters and farewells, and the importance of irreplaceable bonds with their nuanced vocals.

The melody gently embraces feelings not only of friendship, but also for that special someone you think of—be it a lover or family.

Included on the album “Hydra,” this work is an anniversary song released in May 2024 to commemorate the group’s 15th anniversary.

It’s a song provided by singer-songwriter Ryujin Kiyoshi, his first contribution in about eight years, beautifully expressing his distinctive worldview.

Recommended as a finale-ending song for school and cultural festivals, and as a memorable track shared with friends and companions.

FriendKetsumeishi

It’s a song with a message about friends who have each chosen different paths, yet still wanting to stay friends forever.

Ketsumeishi’s distinctive upbeat groove stylishly and realistically conveys the bond of male friendship.

If you listened to it before graduation, it would surely make you cherish the little time you have left together even more.

graduation albumGakuen Seikatsu-bu

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graduation albumGakuen Seikatsu-bu

This is a character song from the anime School-Live!, which depicts the unique school life of its characters.

The lyrics look back on various memories from their time at school.

Just like this song, why not look back through the many photos packed into your yearbook together with your friends on graduation day?

What connects to tomorrowTsugano Tomoko

Speaking of slightly more challenging graduation chorus songs, this is the one.

It’s mid-tempo and has a relatively wide melodic range, so some practice may be needed.

The melody for each part is basically the same, allowing you to enjoy vocal harmonies.

The lyrics describe a forward-looking farewell, making it a graduation song that, intriguingly, doesn’t feel sentimental—a refreshing track!

Real Voiceayaka

This is a friendship song by Ayaka, who has become famous as a full-fledged vocalist and a popular artist for many covers and karaoke.

With soaring high notes that well up in your chest, it delivers an outstanding presence that will shine even at entrance ceremonies.