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)
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.
Pegasus Galloping Through the SkyKurosawa Yoshinori
Composed in 1978, this is a three-part mixed chorus piece, though there are sections that expand to four or five parts.
Set in E minor, it features a lively melody reminiscent of galloping horses, but there is a sudden tempo slowdown in the middle.
In the latter half, similar lyrics are repeated in succession, with the pitch gradually rising—a distinctive characteristic of the piece.