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[Choral Songs] Recommended for High School Students! A Comprehensive Showcase from Classics to the Newest J‑Pop

[Choral Songs] Recommended for High School Students! A Comprehensive Showcase from Classics to the Newest J‑Pop

Last updated:2025/12/17

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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.

[Choral Songs] Recommended for High School Students! A Comprehensive Showcase from Classics to the Newest J-Pop (1–10)

spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Spring Melancholy (Chorus ver.) by Waseda Jitsugyo School Music Club, Chorus Section

spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE

It’s a song that delicately weaves together a range of emotions—sadness, poignancy, joy—like a page from youthful days.

Imbued with the band members’ genuine feelings from when Mrs.

GREEN APPLE graduated high school, it was released in February 2018 and featured in Suntory’s “Craft Boss” commercial.

Portraying the complex emotions of parting and growth that everyone experiences, along with a beautiful melody, it’s a perfect track for high schoolers in the midst of youth.

Especially during the graduation season, when joy and loneliness intertwine, it will bring a warm light to those who struggle to fully express their true, honest feelings.

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CorrectRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – The Answer [Official Live Video from “ANTI ANTI GENERATION TOUR 2019”]

CorrectRADWIMPS

A song produced for “RADWIMPS 18-sai Matsuri 2018,” broadcast on NHK in 2018.

In this program, RADWIMPS performed a choral piece together with 1,000 18-year-olds.

Eighteen—on the verge of adulthood, yet still a kid.

Alongside the fun of everyday life come anxieties about the future and a frustration you can’t even explain yourself…

It’s a perfect song for high schoolers, expressing the desire to find your own answer amid all of that.

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About meMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Me (Chorus Version) by Kanagawa Prefectural Shonan High School Choir

About meMrs. GREEN APPLE

The theme song for the 97th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament was “Boku no Koto,” the eighth single by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, released in 2019.

The DVD included with the album Attitude, which features this track, contains a choral version of “Boku no Koto” performed by the Kanagawa Prefectural Shonan High School Choir.

It’s said that this version reflects the band’s wish for the song to be sung and cherished for a long time to come.

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KanadeSukima Suichi

“Kanade” Eimei High School Choir Club

KanadeSukima Suichi

A beloved classic by Sukima Switch, distinguished by its beautiful piano tones and emotional vocals that gently embrace meetings and farewells.

Released in March 2004, this song has graced numerous tie-in works, including the film “Rough,” the Fuji TV drama “Sotsu Uta,” and commercials for Tokio Marine & Nichido Life Insurance.

Depicting the feeling that everyday life looks completely different after meeting someone special, this piece—when sung at graduations or choral festivals—will make the presence of the friends beside you feel even more precious and help create a wonderful stage.

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JourneyFuji Kaze

"Tabiji" by Fujii Kaze❣️ Okayama Joto High School Choir♪ The final scene is a "smile" expressing gratitude to our beloved senior, Kaze.

JourneyFuji Kaze

A song by Fujii Kaze that gently embraces the many experiences and emotions encountered along the long journey of life.

Created in March 2021 as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama Nijiiro Karte, it weaves in the acceptance of mistakes made in youth, an attitude of learning together, and a growing awareness of the value of everyday life.

Included on the album LOVE ALL SERVE ALL, the track reached No.

1 on the Billboard JAPAN Download Songs chart.

It’s highly recommended for high school students who, standing at life’s crossroads, want to reaffirm their bonds with friends through choral singing, as it closely resonates with the hearts of young people.

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Kitearashi

[Chorus] Kite / Arashi・Kenshi Yonezu (Mixed Choir ShallWeSing?)

Kitearashi

This is a work crafted by Kenshi Yonezu, notable for its grand orchestration and powerful melodies.

The lyrics symbolically express hope for the future and the courage to take on challenges, like a kite riding the wind, resonating deeply with listeners.

Released in July 2020, the song sold 911,000 copies in its first week and topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It was also broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” making it beloved across generations.

This piece is perfect for creating memories with close friends at events like school festivals and graduation ceremonies.

Why not deliver a moving harmony that touches the heart with an energetic vocal performance?

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horizonback number

[Chorus] “Horizon” by back number (Mixed 2-Part) by Manamaru × Choir Clubs of Four Junior High Schools in Kasukabe City ‘Moving’

horizonback number

“Horizon” was written for high school students aiming for the 2020 All Japan High School Athletic Meet.

It was created by back number, the rock band renowned for popular songs that depict romantic relationships.

This is a highly recommended piece for those looking for a choral song that brings high schoolers’ hearts together.

Its warm melody, set to a somewhat nostalgic band sound, is deeply moving.

It’s an inspiring message song that cheers on high school students working hard in clubs and studies.

How about singing a choral arrangement of a song by a band that enjoys overwhelming support from teens?

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