[Choral Songs] Recommended for cultural and school festivals! Classic choir pieces & the latest popular songs
Choral performances by the choir club and whole-school or class-wide chorus numbers are staple events at cultural and school festivals.
“You want to pick popular, classic songs to get everyone hyped!”—but many of you may be struggling to find a track that really clicks.
So in this article, we’ll introduce perfect songs for cultural and school festival performances, from timeless choral standards to J-pop arranged for chorus.
Consider the performance setting and the overall vibe of the event, and choose the best song!
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[Choral Songs] Recommended for cultural and school festivals! Classic choir pieces & the latest popular songs (91–100)
skySKY-HI
A choral piece that gently embraces the many anxieties and conflicts of adolescence.
Its grand melody evokes a vast sky, and its warm lyrics, which empathize with young people’s struggles, speak to the heart.
Written by SKY-HI—who also enjoys immense support as an idol producer—the song was selected as the set piece for the Middle School Division of the 92nd NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.
The lyrics, depicting a determination to move forward despite unstable emotions, are sure to encourage high school students devoted to their studies and sports.
Caribbean Dream JourneySakushi: Hirano Yukari / Sakkyoku: Hashimoto Shōji
This is a choral piece released in 1989.
It centers on a boy who is a treasure hunter in the Caribbean.
The first half is relaxed, but the tempo picks up in the second half, and the key is to sing those contrasts well.
It’s a song that is popular among junior high school students, so junior high students, please give it a try!
Goodbye, TearsSakamoto Kyu
It was released as a single by the musician Kyu Sakamoto.
Initially it didn’t attract much attention, but later it became famous through covers and other exposure.
The lyrics, which positively sing about love and have a certain cuteness, are memorable, and the overall tone of the song is very bright.
Let me have that wonderful love once moreKatō Kazuhiko, Kitayama Osamu
This song was written by Osamu Kitayama (lyrics) and Kazuhiko Kato (music) and released under their joint names.
It was commissioned in the hope of a reunion of their group, The Folk Crusaders, with whom they were active.
It was also used as the ending theme of the film “Pacchigi!” and can be considered one of the representative works of Japanese folk songs.
Although the content of the song isn’t particularly student-like, performing this wonderful classic in a choral arrangement will likely delight not only parents but also grandparents.
paprikaFoorin
This song was created as the cheer song for NHK’s 2020 Support Song Project, produced by Kenshi Yonezu.
With its familiar dance, it has since grown into a song widely known by many people, from children to adults.
Although “Paprika” may not seem to have any elements of choral music due to its lively tone, it can also be seen as a piece that allows for pop-style expression.
The chorus has simple choreography, so I think it’s fun to sing while dancing.
Please be sure to create an even better chorus performance as a lasting memory.
Wasted wishesAKB48
“Negaigoto no Mochigusare” is a song by the popular idol group AKB48.
Its slightly melancholic triple meter makes it a great way to add variety to the selections for a choral concert.
The song was also chosen as the required piece for the Junior High School division of the 2017 NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.
There is a mixed three-part choral arrangement that makes it easy to practice authentic choral singing, so be sure to check it out.
Love’s Form feat. HIDEMISIA
A song that gained attention as the theme for the TBS drama “Gibo to Musume no Blues.” It portrays deep feelings for a loved one.
Released in August 2018 as the 35th single, it reached No.
4 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 weekly chart.
It also received high acclaim across the board, including winning the Japan Record Awards’ Best Vocal Performance.
Recommended for those who want to express their feelings to someone important or are searching for the shape of love, this heartwarming track is perfect for school events where high school students gather with people who matter—friends, teachers, and parents.