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

rainbowMoriyama Naotaro

Lyrics by Naotaro Moriyama and Kazu Okachimachi, composed by Takafumi Nobunaga / Niji (Rainbow) lyrics N. Moriyama, K. Okachimachi, composition T. Nobunaga / Niji

This heartwarming song by Naotaro Moriyama sings of opposing emotions—encounters and farewells, joy and sorrow—through a melody that is gentle yet powerful.

Even when people share the same moment, each person feels something different; this duality of life is expressed with delicate words.

Released in 2006 as the set piece for the NHK National School Music Competition (Junior High School Division), its universal message has kept it beloved and widely sung in many schools to this day.

It’s a song that resonates during moments of sharing precious time with friends, such as at graduation ceremonies and school festivals—one you’ll definitely want to perform as a choir.

As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE

EME-C3138 Again and Again / DREAMS COME TRUE [Mixed Chorus, 3 Parts]

An inspiring anthem by DREAMS COME TRUE that celebrates the strength to rise again and again.

Released in February 2005 as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Emergency Room 24 Hours (Season 3),” the track reached No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

With its warm melody that empathizes with those striving to overcome setbacks and its grand arrangement, the song leaves a lasting impression.

It is also included on the album “THE LOVE ROCKS” and is beloved across generations.

A heartwarming piece that gently teaches the importance of believing in yourself and continuing to move forward when faced with difficulties—perfect for a choral performance at a school festival or as a closing number for a class presentation.

Mysteries of the Seasakushi: Kawasaki Hiroshi / sakkyoku: Hirayoshi Takushu

[National Gold Prize] 'Mysteries of the Sea' ♪ The sea is vast and boundless~ (Hachinohe City Nejo Junior High School Choir) #NCon

It was composed as the compulsory piece for the junior high school division of NHK’s National School Music Competition in 1989.

This song is frequently performed at junior high school chorus contests, and it exists in versions for mixed three-part chorus and for three-part treble (female) chorus.

It’s a very beautiful piece that vividly brings to mind the image of a blue sea.

AldebaranAI

Aldebaran / AI [Mixed Chorus in 3 Parts]

A perfect recommendation for high school students just starting to climb the steps into adulthood: “Aldebaran.” This song, released in 2021 by the bilingual R&B singer AI, who moves effortlessly between Japanese and English, was chosen as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series Come Come Everybody.

Singer-songwriter Naotaro Moriyama wrote both the lyrics and music, resulting in a melodic piece that suits choral performance.

It’s recommended to arrange it for three-part mixed chorus, giving each section a moment to shine.

Why not showcase your singing with its beautiful tonal colors?

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U&ISakushi sakkyoku: Wakamatsu Kan

"U & I" Inzai Children’s Choir – 6th Regular Concert

A choral piece woven from a delicate, beautiful melody and heartwarming, gentle lyrics.

Composed by Kan Wakamatsu, it is arranged for three-part mixed chorus with piano accompaniment, tenderly singing of the small joys found in everyday life and the importance of time spent together.

Its calm melody and harmonies resonate as if embracing the singers’ hearts, at times powerful and at times gentle.

The warm harmonies spun by children’s pure voices are sure to captivate many listeners.

All of the YouthFujifaburikku

All About the Youth – Fujifabric [Mixed Choir, Easy]

A coming-of-age song by Fujifabric that romantically portrays the scenery at summer’s end.

Its lyrical melody, as if packaging the loneliness of dusk itself, blends beautifully with lyrics that capture youth’s anxieties and aspirations.

Released in November 2007, the track was issued as an advance single from the album TEENAGER, served as the opening theme for NTV’s Oto Moe!, and was later used as an insert song in Fuji TV’s 2013 drama SUMMER NUDE.

It’s an ideal piece for chorus performances at school festivals or graduation ceremonies—gently embracing those delicate emotions of gazing up at fireworks with classmates while sharing hopes and worries about an unseen future.

JourneyFuji Kaze

"Tabiji" by Fujii Kaze❣️ Okayama Joto High School Choir♪ The final scene is a "smile" expressing gratitude to our beloved senior, Kaze.

A song by Fujii Kaze that gently embraces the many experiences and emotions encountered along the long journey of life.

Created in March 2021 as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama Nijiiro Karte, it weaves in the acceptance of mistakes made in youth, an attitude of learning together, and a growing awareness of the value of everyday life.

Included on the album LOVE ALL SERVE ALL, the track reached No.

1 on the Billboard JAPAN Download Songs chart.

It’s highly recommended for high school students who, standing at life’s crossroads, want to reaffirm their bonds with friends through choral singing, as it closely resonates with the hearts of young people.