[Choral Songs] Recommended for High School Students! A Comprehensive Showcase from Classics to the Newest J‑Pop
The choral performances that move people at events like school festivals and graduation ceremonies.
In this article, we’ve gathered choral pieces recommended for high school students, as well as popular songs that have been arranged for choir.
We’ll introduce a wide range of music across genres—from classic pieces you find in textbooks to the latest J-pop.
In high school, there are often situations where students discuss and choose the repertoire together.
Even for the latest hit songs, you’ll often find published choral arrangements if you look, so don’t feel constrained by the idea that you must choose from a “choral anthology.” Be sure to consider a variety of songs.
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[Choral Songs] Recommended for High School Students! A Comprehensive Showcase from Classics to the Newest J‑Pop (81–90)
Country RoadHon’na Yoko
Known as the theme song of Whisper of the Heart, this piece is filled with a warmth that gently embraces the listener.
Its lyrics carefully weave the feelings of a young person setting off from their hometown to walk their own path in life, resonating with each listener’s own journey and offering a gentle push forward.
Released in June 1995, the song initially struggled to gain traction, but went on to become a long-running hit.
It was re-released in 2000 and 2004, and has since become recognized, in both name and reality, as an enduring classic.
It is also popular as a choral piece, making it a perfect choice for milestone events like graduation ceremonies and school festivals, where people set out into new worlds.
I can hear silence.Sakushi: Sumino Yoru, Sakkyoku: Matsumoto Nozomi
Silent Sound was composed as the set piece for the 89th NHK All-Japan School Music Competition, High School Division.
The lyrics were written by Yoru Sumino, known for works such as I Want to Eat Your Pancreas, and the music was composed by pianist Nozomi Matsumoto.
It is a grand choral work featuring a supple yet powerful piano timbre.
The unique lyrics themed around “silence” leave a strong impression, and high school students are likely to find points they can relate to.
In addition to a mixed chorus version, there are also versions for treble voices and male voices, so be sure to check them out.
As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE
An inspiring anthem by DREAMS COME TRUE that celebrates the strength to rise again and again.
Released in February 2005 as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Emergency Room 24 Hours (Season 3),” the track reached No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
With its warm melody that empathizes with those striving to overcome setbacks and its grand arrangement, the song leaves a lasting impression.
It is also included on the album “THE LOVE ROCKS” and is beloved across generations.
A heartwarming piece that gently teaches the importance of believing in yourself and continuing to move forward when faced with difficulties—perfect for a choral performance at a school festival or as a closing number for a class presentation.
Riding a hot-air balloon, anywhere and everywhereSakushi: Azuma Tatsuo / Sakkyoku: Hirayoshi Takeyasu
Well-known as a children’s chorus piece, this song celebrates dreams and hopes of setting off toward unknown worlds in a balloon traveling across the vast sky.
Since being selected as the set piece for the NHK National School Music Competition in 1974, it has remained a beloved classic for many years.
It’s also included in elementary school music textbooks and is a popular choice often sung at school chorus contests.
Its lyrics and melody evoke the act of dreaming, making it a great crowd-pleaser for culture festivals and school fairs.
It’s recommended to sing it energetically with hand claps.
The song was also used as the ending theme for the anime “Nichijou,” so it’s familiar to anime fans as well.
Please give me wingsMurai Kunihiko
“Tsubasa wo Kudasai,” composed by Kunihiko Murai, is a masterpiece that sets a powerful longing for freedom to a beautiful melody.
Since its release in 1971, this song has continued to be cherished by people of all ages, and it’s often sung at pivotal moments in life, such as graduation ceremonies.
Its lyrics, which express universal themes, are sure to resonate with your heart.
The simple accompaniment and harmonies make it perfect for choral singing, uniting everyone’s feelings into one.
When you’re feeling lost in life or about to take a new step forward, try recalling this song.