[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!

the world of dreamsSakushi: Furo Akiko Sakkyoku: Hashimoto Shouji

To the world of dreams.

It’s a choral piece often sung in elementary and junior high schools, available in versions for mixed chorus in three parts and equal voices in two parts.

Its 6/8 time signature is unusual for a choral work.

Although it’s often thought to be hard to sing, the lines actually let the voice flow freely, so it’s a recommended piece as an introduction to three-part mixed chorus.

Cherry Blossom RainHatsune Miku

“Sakura no Ame” Music Video / Sakura Rain MV

Its warm melody, filled with gratitude for the days spent together, the sorrow of parting, and hope for the future, vividly evokes the scene of cherry blossoms dancing in the air.

Released on Niconico in 2008, this piece has been sung at junior high and high school graduation ceremonies across Japan and is beloved as a choral work.

It was also included in the PlayStation game “Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F 2nd,” captivating many fans alongside footage of school uniforms.

It is a perfect song for occasions like graduation ceremonies and choral competitions, where you want to unite hearts with your companions and convey your feelings.

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.

The Bell of PeaceNakasato Yukihiro

Yukihiro Nakazato / Bell of Peace (HEIWA)

Like ringing a bell for peace, “HEIWA no Kane” expresses the wish for peace through song.

It is a piece by Okinawa-born singer-songwriter Yukihiro Nakazato, released in 2000.

After being introduced at the Kyushu–Okinawa Summit held the same year, it gained attention and has since been sung as a choral work at many schools.

The song conveys how foolish conflict is and calls for us to stop fighting, join hands, and build a peaceful world together.

Because a school festival is a time for everyone to enjoy themselves in peace, why not sing a song that highlights the importance of such peaceful moments?

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