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 choir competitions and school events (11–20)
Let’s search for tomorrowSakushi: Hori Tetsu sakushi, sakkyoku: Osawa Tetsunori
One of the choral standards, “Let’s Search for Tomorrow.” It’s a bright choral piece filled with hope and dreams for tomorrow.
The melody jumps up in the chorus, so try singing with the image of your voice stretching upward.
With many repeated phrases and an easy-to-follow rhythm, it’s also recommended for those who aren’t confident singers.
It’s a piece that evokes a sense of anticipation for the future to come.
TOMORROWMayo Okamoto
If you want to sing a choral piece with a strong message, TOMORROW is highly recommended.
Just listening to the lyrics is encouraging, and in chorus the song can energize people even more.
It’s perfect for those who prefer conveying a message through song rather than chasing trends.
It’s also a song that many parents’ generation knows, so multiple generations can enjoy it together.
Since many people come to watch choral performances, choosing something widely known can be a good criterion.
In such cases, try selecting TOMORROW.
Song of Fresh Green Leaves
A perfect piece for uniting the class in one voice is “Aoba no Uta” (“Song of Fresh Green Leaves”).
With lyrics by Akiko Kobayashi and music by Kenichi Kumagai, it’s a choral work released in 1987.
The lyrics reflect Kobayashi’s hopes for world peace—she was also a peace activist—expressed through the imagery of fresh green leaves.
In performance, everyone can sing in unison right from the beginning, allowing the sheer power of the voices to overwhelm the audience.
If your class boasts strong sopranos and robust lower voices, this is a piece you should definitely try!
Song of Fresh Green LeavesSakushi: Komori Kōko / Sakkyoku: Kumagai Ken’ichi
The soprano part takes center stage in the striking choral piece “Aoba no Uta.” Released in 1974, this work is known as a challenging three-part mixed chorus.
Owing to its difficulty, it is also unusual in that there are versions with altered lyrics, accompaniment, and alto lines to reduce the level of difficulty.
Many sections are demanding due to the high range and quick, bounce-like color changes in the sound.
A key tip is to be mindful of passages meant to be sung in one breath without breaking, and to make the soprano line shine clearly.
Male voices should also aim to sing with a solid, deep resonance.
See?Matsushita Kou
A heartwarming song that celebrates the importance of human connection.
Born from a project following the Great East Japan Earthquake, this piece delivers the message “You are not alone” with a bright, conversational tone.
Released in 2011, it has been cherished by many choirs.
With the power to unite people’s hearts through music, it’s perfect for school events and choral competitions.
Highly recommended for those striving to overcome difficult times or wishing to strengthen bonds with their friends.
footprint(s)Little Glee Monster
A song that deeply empathizes with junior high school students, this work was crafted with great care as the members wrote the lyrics while recalling their own middle school experiences.
Its gentle melody embraces the worries, anxieties, and hopes of the younger generation, resonating in the heart.
Released in September 2020 as Little Glee Monster’s 16th single and also included in their best-of album GRADATI∞N, the song was chosen as the set piece for the junior high school division of the NHK All-Japan School Music Competition in 2020 and 2021, and was also broadcast on NHK’s Minna no Uta.
It’s an excellent choice not only for performing as a choral piece but also for enjoying the joy of singing together with friends and peers.
A collection of cheerful choral pieces: songs you’ll want to perform at choir competitions and events (21–30)
Full of memories
Originally released by the folk duo H2O.
It is often chosen for music classes in junior and senior high schools, as well as for choral competitions.
It’s a very popular song also used in commercials, and its memorable chorus line is widely known.