A collection of cheerful choral pieces—songs you’ll want to perform at choir competitions and school events.
When everyone is singing a choral piece together, it can sometimes take a while to decide which song to choose, right?
Even if you have a vague idea like “I want something with this kind of vibe,” it can be hard to think of a song that fits.
So in this article, I’ll introduce some recommended choral pieces for those who are thinking, “I want to sing something with a bright feel, but nothing comes to mind.”
All of these songs have an upbeat tone and are fun both to listen to and to sing, so please use them as a reference when choosing your repertoire.
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A collection of cheerful choral pieces: songs you’ll want to perform at chorus competitions and school events (61–70)
HikariSakushi: Seto Saori / Sakkyoku: Matsushita Kou
Hikari unfolds with a grand, cinematic atmosphere, as if you’re watching a scene from a musical.
Its lyrics were created using a poem selected as an outstanding work for the 70th anniversary of NHK’s All-Japan School Music Competition.
At the beginning, the song depicts a pitch-dark world with no light at all, and as it progresses, both the lyrics and the melody express the gradual emergence of light.
Capturing this gradual transition in the flow of the piece, as well as singing from the middle section in the somewhat challenging 6/8 time, are key difficulties.
Learn the rhythms thoroughly, and sing while fully immersing yourself in the world the music conveys!
Let’s search for tomorrowSakushi: Hori Tohru / Sakkyoku: Osawa Tetsunori
If you’re looking for catchy, classic songs that are easy to sing at school festivals, “Let’s search for tomorrow” is highly recommended.
Created in 1989, the song features lyrics by Toru Hori and music by Tetsunori Osawa.
It’s a mixed-voice three-part choral piece with a medium tempo.
The chorus’s classical melodic line makes it easy to pitch, so beginners will find it approachable.
The song is filled with a positive message themed around “tomorrow” and “hope.” With its beautiful male–female harmonies, it’s definitely worth a try!
Please give me wingsSakushi: Yamagami Michio, Sakkyoku: Murai Kunihiko
Hasn’t everyone sung it at least once? “Tsubasa wo Kudasai” is one of the standard choral pieces.
With its relaxed, mid-tempo melody, it’s exceptionally easy to sing in a choir.
In the chorus, enjoy the blend between soprano and alto as the song swells.
The lyrics are also highly literary and appealing, so if you sing while reflecting on their meaning, it will surely bring out even more depth.
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!
What connects to tomorrowTsugano Tomoko
Speaking of slightly more challenging graduation chorus songs, this is the one.
It’s mid-tempo and has a relatively wide melodic range, so some practice may be needed.
The melody for each part is basically the same, allowing you to enjoy vocal harmonies.
The lyrics describe a forward-looking farewell, making it a graduation song that, intriguingly, doesn’t feel sentimental—a refreshing track!
the world of dreamsHashimoto Yoshiji
A classic choral song.
With a gentle intro and an easy-to-follow structure, it’s easy even for elementary school students to sing.
Because the melody progresses smoothly, it’s immediately approachable even for first-time listeners and is sung at many schools.
On the other hand, that smooth progression makes how you express the chorus the key to elevating the overall quality.
It’s a song that is both easy to sing and, at the same time, challenging to express.
Starlight ParadeSEKAI NO OWARI
It’s a song sung by the Sekaowa members led by Fukase.
It’s very sparkling and beautiful, isn’t it? The distinctive walkie-talkie sounds and vocal effects are brimming with a unique worldview.
The band members seem to be very close, even writing and composing together at the Sekaowa House.