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

Friend ~Time to Depart~NEW!yuzu

[Choral Piece] Friends ~The Moment of Departure~ / With Lyrics [68/200]

A moving number by Yuzu that carries a warm message: even when we’re apart, our hearts are connected.

Released in September 2013, it’s known for having been selected as the set piece for the Junior High School division of the 80th NHK National School Music Competition and for being featured on NHK’s Minna no Uta.

It was later included on the acclaimed album “Shinsekai.” The song was reconstructed from an original version written after the earthquake, reframing its themes around parting and stepping into the future.

Perfect for confirming the bonds with dear friends, this piece is ideal for sharing feelings and singing together as a class at cultural and school festivals.

DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE

[Chorus] Darling / Mrs. GREEN APPLE Saitama Prefectural Ina Gakuen Sogo High School Music Club

With vocals that gently embrace the confusions and struggles of youth and a message that encourages you to rediscover your true self, this is an inspiring anthem that resonates in the heart.

Created in December 2024 as the theme song for NHK General’s “Mrs.

GREEN APPLE 18 Festival,” its performance with 1,000 members of the 18-year-old generation became a major talking point.

Celebrating the beauty of being yourself just as you are, this piece is perfect for choral performances at school and cultural festivals.

Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s woven pop melodies and warm lyrics are sure to unite everyone’s hearts.

CorrectRADWIMPS

2023-03-09 3rd-year grade chorus “Seikai”

A song produced for NHK’s “RADWIMPS 18-sai 2018” that feels like it could become a new standard for junior high school choirs.

You can watch the program on NHK’s official YouTube channel.

The scenes where 1,000 teenagers—each bringing their own thoughts and feelings—join together with the three members of RADWIMPS to sing and shed tears are nothing short of moving.

Please check it out for inspiration! The lyrics, which portray young people taking one step at a time while grappling with the unique worries and haziness of adolescence, will resonate with many.

The chorus in the hook is beautiful—a true anthem of youth.

About meMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Me (Chorus Version) by Kanagawa Prefectural Shonan High School Choir

A ballad that stays close to hearts burdened with anxiety and loneliness, offering words of encouragement.

Its grand sound, infused with marching elements, and its powerful message that affirms life—including for those who have lost—are deeply moving.

Released in January 2019 as Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s eighth single, it was selected as the support song for the 97th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.

In 2023, an orchestral arrangement was also produced for an Otsuka Pharmaceutical Calorie Mate commercial.

Questioning the differences between oneself and others while portraying an attitude of facing everyday joys and anxieties, this piece is perfect for choir performances at school festivals.

Sung together with friends, it’s a song that allows everyone to recognize each person’s individuality and share earnest feelings.

MiracleGReeeeN

[Chorus Version] GReeeeN - Kiseki

GReeeeN is a four-man group shrouded in mystery.

Their song “Kiseki” features a catchy melody and a gradually building structure, making it perfect for choral performance.

The title carries a double meaning: “kiseki” as the “tracks” or “footsteps” of the journey you’ve shared together, and “kiseki” as the “miracle” of everyone meeting by chance.

In either sense, it’s an ideal theme to sing with classmates who have spent their school days together.

With its simple, easy-to-remember melody, this song can be a real help even when there isn’t much time to practice!

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Yuuki

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BelieveLyrics and Composition: Sugimoto Ryūichi

[Choral Song] Believe — Tokyo Tama Boys and Girls Choir

Many of you probably encountered this song in music classes in elementary, junior high, or high school.

It’s a quintessential choral piece that’s even included in textbooks.

Its gentle, message-rich lyrics are part of its appeal, and it has surely given many people a push forward.

Along with its beautiful harmonies, it’s a moving song that feels familiar to every generation and is truly rewarding to sing.

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Murakami Shinpei

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To You — A Message for Your DepartureSakushi Sakkyoku: Tsutsui Masako

[With Lyrics] To You | A Message for Your Departure — From the Goddess of Time

A heartwarming graduation song born from the setting of an elementary school classroom.

While standing at the lectern, Masako Tsutsui poured her feelings for her graduating students into a gentle melody.

The first half begins with a tender, conversational tone, then shifts in the latter half to a powerful syncopated rhythm, expressing both anticipation and resolve for the journey ahead.

Released in May 2006 as the epilogue to the suite Goddess of Time (Venus), this piece concludes a set of seven songs that depict life’s journey alongside the changing seasons.

Singing of youth taking flight like the wings of white magnolias, struggles within life’s labyrinth, and the joy of mutual trust, it is an ideal piece for performances at culture festivals and school festivals.