[Choral Music] Recommended for Middle Schoolers! A Collection of Moving Choral Works & Choral Arrangements

The Sea I Saw With YouWakamatsu Kan

Singing 'The Sea I Saw With You' with a vocalist who graduated from Geidai #choir #choralcompetition

This is a choral piece released in 1999, with lyrics and music by Kan Wakabayashi.

Songs that are composed as choral works from the outset have a unique brilliance, don’t they? First, the piano arpeggios in the introduction are very striking and evoke the image of the summer sea.

Partway through, the suddenly appearing main melody in the men’s part is powerful and cool, which really fires you up.

It remains a perennial favorite as a choral piece.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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rainbowNaotaro Moriyama · Kaito Okachimachi

3-1 Rainbow Grand Prize

If you want to sing a song with satisfying back-and-forth between parts, this one is for you.

Its bright, refreshing vibe is wonderful.

Just imagine a rainbow spreading across the sky after the rain—doesn’t it make you feel positive? The chorus surges all at once, so be mindful of your volume and try singing with clear dynamics.

My BalladMatsui Takao

[Chorus] My Ballad (Mixed Choir, Four Parts)

“My Ballad,” composed in 1987 by Takao Matsui—renowned for creating numerous dramatic effects and choral works—is a staple piece suited to a wide range of ensembles, including mixed chorus in three parts, treble chorus in three parts, and equal-voice chorus in two parts.

Many of you may have heard it in music classes or at choral competitions.

Its moving, dramatically unfolding melody resonates deeply.

Master the distinctive triplet phrases to capture attention.

Why not deliver these tender yet passionate words of love at your next choral competition?

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Time to Depart ~Asian Dream Song~sakushi: dorian suke kawa / sakkyoku: hisaishi jō

[Choral] Tabi-dachi no Toki ~Asian Dream Song~ / With Lyrics [High Quality Audio]

It is a gem of a choral work imbued with a message of hope and courage.

The melody, with its nostalgic sound based on the yo-nuki (pentatonic) scale, is beautifully balanced with a modern arrangement, evoking a sense of timeless beauty.

In September 1997, Kazufumi Miyazawa performed this piece as the theme song for the Nagano Winter Paralympics, and an instrumental version is included on the album “Piano Stories II.” Frequently performed at graduation ceremonies and choral competitions, the song is ideal for class- or grade-level ensembles, with scores available for a variety of voicings, including mixed three-part and four-part chorus.

Love’s Form feat. HIDEMISIA

Aino Katachi feat. HIDE (GReeeeN) / MISIA (Mixed Three-Part Chorus) [Osaka Toin Wind Ensemble]

A song that gained attention as the theme for the TBS drama “Gibo to Musume no Blues.” It portrays deep feelings for a loved one.

Released in August 2018 as the 35th single, it reached No.

4 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 weekly chart.

It also received high acclaim across the board, including winning the Japan Record Awards’ Best Vocal Performance.

Recommended for those who want to express their feelings to someone important or are searching for the shape of love, this heartwarming track is perfect for school events where high school students gather with people who matter—friends, teachers, and parents.

About meMrs. GREEN APPLE

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

A ballad that offers words of encouragement and stays close to the hearts of those who feel anxiety or loneliness.

Its grand sound, infused with marching elements, and its powerful message that affirms life—including those who have lost—will move you.

Released in January 2019 as Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s eighth single, it was chosen as the support song for the 97th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.

In 2023, an orchestral arrangement was also produced for a Calorie Mate commercial by Otsuka Pharmaceutical.

Questioning the differences between oneself and others while portraying an attitude of facing the joys and anxieties felt in everyday life, this work is also perfect for choral performances at school and cultural festivals.

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Kazuo Sakai / Proof

Akashi is a song specially written by the rock band flumpool as the set piece for the junior high school division of the 78th NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.

It reached No.

4 on the Oricon singles chart, and the first pressing included sheet music for a three-part mixed chorus arrangement.

The lyrics, which sing about friendship with friends walking their own separate paths, really resonate when you listen.

In 2011, it was also broadcast on NHK’s Minna no Uta, featuring a CG-animated portrayal of young people reaffirming their irreplaceable friendships.

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Hamada Takuya

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