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 contests and school events (31–40)
COSMOSAkuamarin
This is a song by the music duo Aquamarine.
On the recommendation of an elementary school teacher who happened to buy their demo tape at an Aquamarine concert, it was released as a choral piece by Ongaku no Tomo Sha.
It’s a beautiful and grand composition themed around the universe.
The expansive, soaring chorus is especially important.
Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi
Known and loved by people of all ages, this song is marked by a nostalgic, bittersweet sound.
Its Okinawan-style melody warmly embraces the listener.
It’s a true classic where the gentle three-part mixed chorus harmonies blend beautifully with the piano’s tone.
U&ISakushi sakkyoku: Wakamatsu Kan
A choral piece woven from a delicate, beautiful melody and heartwarming, gentle lyrics.
Composed by Kan Wakamatsu, it is arranged for three-part mixed chorus with piano accompaniment, tenderly singing of the small joys found in everyday life and the importance of time spent together.
Its calm melody and harmonies resonate as if embracing the singers’ hearts, at times powerful and at times gentle.
The warm harmonies spun by children’s pure voices are sure to captivate many listeners.
rainbowLyrics and composition: Naotaro Moriyama・Kai Okachimachi / Arrangement: Taketomi Nobunaga
A choral piece themed around “rainbows,” beloved at graduation ceremonies and choral competitions.
Lyrics and music by Naotaro Moriyama and Omodaka Kaido, with arrangement by Takafumi Nobunaga.
Released in September 2006 as the required piece for the junior high school division of the NHK All-Japan School Music Competition, the work shows how new meaning emerges when we view things from different perspectives.
Musically, the independence and unity of each part are crucial, with the male voices in particular requiring delicate vocal production.
It is a moving piece often sung at life’s milestones and moments of departure.
Watch me!YOASOBI
It’s such a lively, cheerful song, and ikura’s voice is super cute! It’s fun to listen to, but with a range of G3 to F5, it’s really tough to sing.
While some parts have very clear, easy-to-follow rhythm, there are also Vocaloid-like melodic lines that are very YOASOBI.
Especially in the A verse and the chorus, since they sit high, you’ll want to make the attack on the opening words crisp and clear.
To keep your voice steady, try engaging your glutes as you sing.
The B verse has fast melodies, so I recommend memorizing the lyrics before singing.
It’s an adorable song, so don’t go expressionless—keep your facial muscles lifted the whole time! And sing with a smile to keep your pitch from dropping.
A collection of cheerful choral pieces: songs you’ll want to perform at choir competitions and school events (41–50)
the world of dreamsSakushi: Furo Akiko Sakkyoku: Hashimoto Shouji
It’s a choral piece often sung in elementary and junior high schools, available in versions for mixed chorus in three parts and equal voices in two parts.
Its 6/8 time signature is unusual for a choral work.
Although it’s often thought to be hard to sing, the lines actually let the voice flow freely, so it’s a recommended piece as an introduction to three-part mixed chorus.
broad daylightKing Gnu
One of the signature songs by the rock band King Gnu, which exploded in popularity in 2019.
The high notes by vocalist Mr.
Iguchi in the intro are striking, and I think it’s widely recognized as a high-difficulty song for karaoke.
How about taking on this notoriously difficult piece as a choral arrangement? In a choir, you can divide parts by vocal range, which might actually make it easier to tackle.
While the original is a rock song, if you arrange it for chorus and perform it beautifully, you’re sure to feel a great sense of accomplishment!
