Upbeat Choral Pieces: A Curated Selection of Energetic Works Perfect for 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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[Cheerful Choir Songs] Carefully selected uplifting pieces recommended for choir competitions and events! (71–80)
HallelujahGeorg Friedrich Händel
Using a hymn for a chorus competition is fresh and great, isn’t it? Since it’s a well-known piece, it should go over well.
If you want to sing it joyfully like gospel, commit fully to that approach; if you want to emphasize cohesion as a choir, you’ll need appropriate arranging and practice in the choral singing style.
The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster
An upbeat melody and powerful harmonies make this a heart-pounding track! Beloved as one of Little Glee Monster’s signature songs, it was released in August 2018 and quickly became a hot topic after being featured in a Coca-Cola commercial.
With themes of “smiles” and “positivity,” it sings about the world smiling upon you.
The lyrics, brimming with hope for a bright future, are perfect for weddings to celebrate the newlyweds’ new beginning.
If everyone claps along and sings together, the venue is sure to be filled with happiness!
Blue BirdSakushi: Yasuoka Yuu / Sakkyoku: Kitayama Youichi
A quintessential choral piece also sung by the vocal group The Gospellers.
The opening “la-la-la” chorus that quietly builds the introduction to the story is rich with breathing space.
The lyrics, based on Maeterlinck’s The Blue Bird, tell the beginning of a boy and girl’s adventure—indeed, the beginning of life itself—woven with great hope and a touch of anxiety, in a story-like style.
In that sense, it’s perfect for junior high schoolers in the midst of adolescence.
Another charm of this song is its dramatic development: once the chorus hits, the voices split into high and low parts before merging back together.
It’s a highly recommended song you could call a ‘go-to when in doubt!’
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.
Space Battleship Yamatosasaki isao
As the theme song of the titled anime, it’s widely known as a classic, traditional anime anthem.
It may be a piece that truly shines because of its mixed male and female vocals.
The powerful lead sung by the male voice and the soprano that complements it weave a beautiful harmony.
everythingSakushi: Sakura Momoko / Sakkyoku: Aizawa Naoto
A song that refreshingly portrays the pure hearts of children.
With approachable lyrics by Momoko Sakura that candidly express everyday feelings, and a gentle, simple yet moving melody, it creates a sense of unity through choral singing.
Featured on the album “Zenbu Koko ni,” the piece was also highlighted in the 2015 TBS drama “Omotesando Koukou Gasshoubu!” It’s widely beloved in elementary school music classes and choral festivals, and sheet music with a CD arranged for graduation ceremonies has also been published.
A perfect song for elementary school students that stays close to children’s hearts in a variety of settings.
rainbow-coloredayaka
This song was written as the theme for the NHK morning drama series Hanako to Anne, and its rhythmic, somewhat nostalgic melody is striking.
With a fresh and gentle feel, it brings energy and brightness to listeners.
It’s a piece well-suited for two-part female chorus.