[Choral Songs] Recommended for cultural and school festivals! Classic choir pieces & the latest popular songs

YELLikimonogakari

Koriyama Daini Junior High School “YELL”

This is the song Ikimono-gakari released in 2009 as the set piece for the NHK National School Music Competition, Junior High School Division.

NHK had requested a bright and energetic song, but Yoshiki Mizuno, who composed the piece, reflected on his own troubled junior high school years and created this song, which is relatively dark for Ikimono-gakari and closer to a ballad—and it was selected.

To all junior high and high school students: sing your hearts out and pour your struggling young emotions into this song.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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A Little Love SongMONGOL800

A Little Love Song (Junior & Youth Chorus “Raw-Ore”)

A youthful punk song by MONGOL800 that sings of honest feelings for someone you love and the small joys of everyday life.

Its gentle melody, filled with thoughts for someone special, and heartwarming lyrics that vow eternal love resonate deeply with listeners through choral performance.

Included on the album “MESSAGE,” it achieved an extraordinary 2.8 million copies sold for an indie release.

It was also used as the ending theme for the TV anime “Teasing Master Takagi-san,” and in 2019 it was released as a film motif work.

Perfect for strengthening bonds with loved ones—whether in choral performances at school festivals and graduation ceremonies, or at weddings and farewell parties.

SMILE ~Like a Clear, Sunlit Sky~Kuwata Keisuke

Keisuke Kuwata “SMILE ~Like a Clear Blue Sky~” Commercial Broadcasters Official Special Movie (Joint Commercial Broadcasters Project ‘Let’s Do It Together’ Support Song)

This song is the theme for the joint project “Let’s Do It Together,” carried out in collaboration by private TV stations across Japan.

The task was entrusted to Keisuke Kuwata, who has created numerous beloved national classics.

From the very beginning, the intro is striking—modern in sound yet somehow tinged with nostalgia.

It’s a slow-tempo piece with a relaxed melody, making it perfect for choral singing.

The lyrics also embrace dreams, hope, and the future with a positive outlook, so the content fits well with students’ cultural and school festivals!

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Hane Keisuke

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Beyond the tearsShingu Auto

Hisamatsu Junior High School Chorus ~Beyond the Tears~

This is a hit song that originated from NHK’s music variety show “Stage 101.” It’s often sung as a choir piece in elementary and junior high schools, as well as at graduation ceremonies.

With its lively piano accompaniment, it’s popular as a bright, up-tempo song.

rainbow-coloredayaka

Ayaka / “Nijiiro” (Theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Hanako to Anne”) Music Video (Short Ver.)

This song was written as the theme for the NHK morning drama series Hanako to Anne, and its rhythmic, somewhat nostalgic melody is striking.

With a fresh and gentle feel, it brings energy and brightness to listeners.

It’s a piece well-suited for two-part female chorus.

Close your eyesHirai Ken

16 - Close Your Eyes

This is a song that became a massive hit as the theme for the film adaptation of the best-selling novel “Crying Out Love in the Center of the World.” The aching sense of loss over someone precious is heartbreaking, and Ken Hirai’s high tones and clear, translucent voice further convey that pain.

Arranged for three-part mixed chorus, it’s a piece that heals sorrow and makes the experience even more moving.

dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo

Hitoto Yo – Hanamizuki

This song, released by Yo Hitoto in 2004, was written after she received an email from a friend in the United States when the 9/11 terrorist attacks occurred.

It has been covered by many artists and arranged for choral performance as well.

As a song that prompts reflection on peace and love, it is one that we hope will continue to be passed down and sung.

It’s also a piece that is likely to delight parents and other audience members who come to watch.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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