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 upbeat choral songs: pieces you’ll want to perform at choir competitions and school events (71–80)
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.
Words of FarewellKaientai
A song that instantly brings a smile to your face, with a title—“Positive Taro”—that feels so quintessentially like something master producer Tsunku would write.
While the overall vibe is that of a traditional choral piece, the title and lyrics add a distinctive twist.
Even so, it stands out as a top-tier choral work in terms of technique, with rich dynamics and a wealth of delightful hidden flavors that make it an absolute joy to sing.
ultramarineSakushi: Minamisōma Shiritsu Ogataka Chūgakkō Heisei Nijūyon Nendo Sotsugyōsei / Oda Miki / Sakkyoku: Nobunaga Takutomi
A moving choral piece that unites the hearts of students separated by the Great East Japan Earthquake.
This gem was created by the 2012–2013 graduating class of Odaka Junior High School in Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture, together with composer Takafumi Nobunaga.
The work powerfully yet poignantly gives voice to the feelings of students who were forced to live in evacuation.
In August 2013, a CD and score were released by Panamusica, and in August 2014 it was featured on Nippon TV’s “24-Hour Television,” where an inspiring joint performance by Kanjani Eight and the students was showcased.
Centered on themes of recovery from the disaster and the bonds that connect us, this song expresses hope for the future and is perfect for choral performances at school and cultural festivals.
It’s an ideal piece for bringing hearts together across classes and grades, sharing precious feelings through song.
If I put it into wordsGosuperāzu
Gospellers’ “If I Put It into Words” evokes a future that shines on endlessly.
Released in 2007 as a double A-side single together with “It Still Matters ~Ai wa Nemuranai,” this song was created as the set piece for the 2007 NHK All-Japan School Music Competition, high school division.
Its beautiful melody spans a wide vocal range, with the soprano part in particular demanding quite high notes.
And although the melody has great momentum, it isn’t enough to simply sing it powerfully—refined expressive ability is also required.
There are many challenging aspects, but the sense of accomplishment you’ll feel after singing it through is sure to be immense.
Shining in my heart
A choral piece I would love to have sung at graduation is “Kokoro no Naka ni Kirameite,” released in 1998.
It was created to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Okayama Prefecture Junior High School Band Federation, with lyrics by Haruka Tasaki and music by Shoji Hashimoto.
The lyrics, which reflect on memories of school life, are perfect for a graduation ceremony.
It’s also available in various formats—two-part equal voices, three-part mixed chorus, and four-part mixed chorus—so you can practice according to your level, which is another reason I recommend it.
As you practice, be sure to immerse yourself in the friendships with your classmates and the memories of school events and club activities!
