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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Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster
A heartwarming youth pop song that wraps the bittersweet feelings of graduation season in a bright expression! Sparked by the moment of taking a photo, it portrays the importance of friendship and the excitement for the future, while also expressing the brave facade of masking loneliness with a smile.
Released by Little Glee Monster in March 2015, this work is one of the group’s signature songs that leads into the albums “Colorful Monster” and “Joyful Monster.” Its gentle lyrics, which weave together the value of friendship in a cheerful student life and the desire to preserve memories of life’s milestones, make it perfect for chorus performances at school festivals and graduation ceremonies.
futureKobukuro
This is a moving ballad that was chosen as the theme song for the film “orange.” Kobukuro’s songs actually have quite a range in pitch, so dividing the main parts between female and male singers is important.
Let the female and male vocals complement each other.
AldebaranAI
The song I’d like high school students—who are just beginning to climb the steps into adulthood—to sing in chorus is “Aldebaran.” It was released in 2021 by AI, an R&B singer who moves freely between Japanese and English, and it was chosen as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Come Come Everybody.” Singer-songwriter Naotaro Moriyama wrote both the lyrics and the music, resulting in a melodious piece that suits choral performance.
I recommend a three-part mixed chorus arrangement that gives each section a moment to shine.
How about showcasing the beautiful timbre along with the voices of high school students?
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Racing into the NightYOASOBI
This is the first digital-only single by YOASOBI, a male-female music duo born from the project “turning novels into music,” whose innovative form of expression and cutting-edge piano-rock sound have gained popularity both in Japan and abroad.
Its thrilling piano phrases and a vocal delivery that’s straightforward yet emotional helped it spread especially among younger listeners, becoming such a massive hit in 2020 that it felt like there wasn’t a day you didn’t hear it.
Although the song features many challenging melodies—like rapid-fire lines and wide interval jumps—it’s a modern number everyone knows, so it’s guaranteed to hype up any karaoke session.
And precisely because it’s difficult, nailing it can make you the star of the show—definitely a karaoke song worth tackling.
Give it some guts!!Urufuruzu
This is the ninth single by Ulfuls, a four-piece rock band known for their straightforward lyrics that switch between standard Japanese and Kansai dialect, and for their soulful, funk-based sound.
With its catchy, disco-influenced arrangement and memorable phrases, the song became a major hit and is known for helping Ulfuls break into the mainstream.
Its melody and phrases practically invite call-and-response, making it a perfect pick when you want to liven up karaoke with everyone.
It’s a karaoke classic loved across generations, with a unique presence in the J-pop scene unlike anything before or since.
Follow meE-girls
Speaking of E-girls, this is the song that comes to mind.
It’s a popular choice at karaoke, and if you can pull off the flashy dance to its up-tempo beat, it looks really cool.
The choreography itself has many challenging parts, but the call-and-response sections are easy, so everyone can dance together and get hyped up.
Rising SunEXILE
It’s one of EXILE’s signature songs.
It’s a classic that follows “Te Amo.” When you go to karaoke and sing it first, it really gets everyone hyped.
Especially for teens in high school, if this song plays at a school festival, it’s guaranteed to boost the mood.
Highly recommended.