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.
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- A collection of cheerful choral pieces—songs you’ll want to perform at choir competitions and school events.
- A gratitude song for friends. A thank-you song dedicated to someone special.
- A friendship song that fires up the culture festival/school festival
Friendship songs you’ll want to sing in chorus: A roundup of choral pieces about friends (51–60)
Best friendSegawa Ayaka
A friendship song by Ayaka Segawa, who has burst onto the scene like a comet as a new-generation vocalist and is making her presence felt.
Its fresh vibe matches the mood of entrance ceremonies perfectly, making it an enjoyable piece.
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.
Because we’re friends.Ochiai Wataru
Student days are packed with memories, and the moment of parting is both beautiful and tinged with melancholy.
Wataru Ochiai’s “Tomodachi Yakarane” richly conveys those feelings.
Along with its warm melody, it portrays everyday life at school and farewells to close friends, celebrating the strength of those bonds.
Sweeping away the anxiety of growing distant, this song makes you feel a connection that won’t change, and it resonates especially deeply when listened to during graduation season.
Its sincere lyrics give courage and hope to listeners, offering a cheer for taking a new step forward.
COSMOS
The choral pieces that students sing with all their hearts at junior high school graduation ceremonies have a lasting power that stays with you.
Among them, Cosmos, arranged by Yutaka Tomizawa, is especially recommended.
Written and composed by Mimas and released by Aquamarine in 1999, the song later became a beloved choral number at many schools.
Its beautiful melody arranged in E-flat major and its lyrics that evoke the vast universe impart hope and moving emotion for a new departure at graduation.
Why not sing Cosmos, a heartfelt piece perfectly suited to this milestone?
Friendship songs you’ll want to sing in chorus. A collection of choral pieces about friends (61–70)
To You — A Message for Your Departure
Sung at graduation ceremonies, “To You ~A Message for Your Departure~” is a moving piece.
Written and composed with heartfelt care by Masako Tsutsui, it resonates deeply with junior high school students as well, making it a highly popular choral work.
Its lyrics, which recall the days spent with friends and teachers and expand hopes for the future, are sure to leave a lasting impression.
Perfect for the new beginning that graduation represents, the song carries a strengthening message that gives courage to both those who sing it and those who listen.
south wind
A junior high school graduation ceremony is a memory that lasts a lifetime.
As a choral piece fitting for such a milestone, we also recommend Hiroshi Tomioka’s “Minamikaze” (South Wind).
Its lyrics, which empathize with the feelings of middle schoolers, and its melody, which evokes hope for the future, will create an unforgettable moment for the graduates.
Resonating in their hearts and encouraging them, “Minamikaze” is truly well-suited to a graduation ceremony.
Drawing on Tomioka’s own experience as a teacher, this song gently gives students a push as they begin their journey into adulthood and watches over them with warmth.
Shining in my heart
A choral piece I would love to have sung at graduation is “Kokoro no Naka ni Kirameite,” released in 1998.
It was created to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Okayama Prefecture Junior High School Band Federation, with lyrics by Haruka Tasaki and music by Shoji Hashimoto.
The lyrics, which reflect on memories of school life, are perfect for a graduation ceremony.
It’s also available in various formats—two-part equal voices, three-part mixed chorus, and four-part mixed chorus—so you can practice according to your level, which is another reason I recommend it.
As you practice, be sure to immerse yourself in the friendships with your classmates and the memories of school events and club activities!
