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

Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro

Sakura (Solo) Mixed Four-Part Chorus

Released as Naotaro Moriyama’s second single, it became a major hit.

Although it’s often sung at graduation ceremonies and other scenes of departure and farewell, it was originally written inspired by a friend’s wedding.

The CD includes a “Sakura (Chorus)” version.

Please give it a try and sing it!

Cheer of StarlightGReeeeN

An Encouragement from the Starlight / GReeeeN [Mixed 3-Part Choir]

A song beloved by many as the theme for NHK’s morning drama series “Yell.” Its warm melody—born from the fusion of a grand piano tone, string arrangements, and rich harmonies—and its lyrics, which speak to the preciousness of life and the depth of friendship, resonate deeply.

Released in June 2020 as GReeeeN’s 34th single, the track offered support during the harsh days of the COVID-19 pandemic, becoming a message of encouragement that reached far and wide, helping people find light even in the darkness.

Performed in concerts or choirs, it can help an entire audience share the importance of supporting one another.

See?Sakushi: Itou Keiji/Sakki: Matsushita Kou

“See?” Hata Boys & Girls Choir “Horane”

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.

fight!YUI

“Fight” by YUI, sung with a Geidai-graduate vocalist / #chorus #choruscontest #entranceexams

This song, the required piece for the Junior High School Division of the 79th NHK All-Japan School Music Competition in 2012, was written specifically for the competition by singer-songwriter YUI, who enjoys broad support, especially among teenagers.

It is a life-affirming anthem that encourages people to keep trying and live positively no matter what happens.

By singing this song, both we and those who listen to it may feel encouraged and become more positive.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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I can hear (it)Sakushi: Iwama Yoshiki / Sakkyoku: Niimi Tokuhide

Audible (Tokyo Metropolitan Fuchu Nishi High School)

It was composed as the set piece for the high school division of NHK’s All-Japan School Music Competition in 1991.

There are versions for mixed chorus (SATB), women’s chorus (SSA), and men’s chorus (TTBB), and a mixed three-part version was later created for junior high school students.

The lyrics depict an inner struggle with one’s own helplessness in the face of world affairs.

It’s a piece that demands comprehensive expressive ability.

Pegasus Galloping Through the Skysakushi: tate hôrai / sakkyoku: kurosawa yoshinori

Sky-Galloping Pegasus (Tsubutani Ward Choir)

This song has long been popular at junior high school chorus competitions.

Since it was composed in 1978, some of your parents’ generation may have sung it as well.

The song is themed around the legendary creature Pegasus, and from its content we can tell it sings about the constellation Pegasus, an autumn constellation.

Let’s liven up your culture festivals and school festivals by singing this piece, which feels like watching a grand planetarium show.

Because it’s a song about a constellation, it might also be nice to present it in combination with visuals.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi

Tears Flow Freely [Three-Part Mixed Chorus]

Known and loved by people of all ages, this song is marked by a nostalgic, bittersweet sound.

Its Okinawan-style melody warmly embraces the listener.

It’s a true classic where the gentle three-part mixed chorus harmonies blend beautifully with the piano’s tone.