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

The day called tomorrowSakushi: Yamamoto Yōko, Sakkyoku: Yagisawa Takashi

The Day Called Tomorrow (Mixed Choir in Three Parts)

“Asu to Iu Hi ga” (A Day Called Tomorrow) is a choral piece composed in 2006 by Satoshi Yagisawa, a composer renowned for wind ensemble works.

After the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, Sendai City Hakken Junior High School sang this piece in their school building, which had become an evacuation shelter, as a prayer for recovery.

Rimi Natsukawa and tenor Masafumi Akikawa each covered “Asu to Iu Hi ga,” and the two performed together at the 62nd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

The lyrics, imbued with the message “Let’s live believing in the future,” truly resonate with the heart.

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Hamada Takuya

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Hymn to the EarthSakushi: Oki Atsuo, Sakkyoku: Satō Makoto

Hymn to the Earth (with lyrics)

Daichi Sansho (Hymn to the Earth) was composed as the final movement of the cantata Song of the Earth (Tsuchi no Uta).

Its expansive melody evokes majestic natural landscapes and leaves a strong impression.

It’s recommended for those who want to deliver a powerful mixed-voice (men and women) choral performance.

The piece masterfully contrasts “stillness” and “motion,” making it well-suited to the tense atmosphere of a choral competition stage.

It’s likely to stand out without overlapping with other classes’ selections.

Pair its dynamic, harmony-driven piano accompaniment with passionate singing.

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Precious thingssakushi sakkyoku: Yamazaki Tomoko

“The Important Things” sung with a University of the Arts–trained vocalist #choir #chorusCompetition

A choral piece by Tomoko Yamazaki, warmly cherished in educational settings for its gentle message about the importance of friendship and companionship.

It depicts, with a beautiful melody, a young man looking back on his past and coming to realize the bonds with his friends and his feelings of gratitude.

Published by Ongaku Geijutsu-sha in 2006, the work was also used as an insert song in the film “School-Live!” and deeply moved many listeners.

It is included in junior high school music textbooks and has now become a standard piece for choral contests and school events.

This masterpiece is often sung at memorable occasions such as graduation ceremonies and school festivals.

everythingSakushi: Sakura Momoko / Sakkyoku: Aizawa Naoto

Everything (Lyrics: Momoko Sakura, Music: Naoto Aizawa)

A song that refreshingly portrays the pure hearts of children.

With approachable lyrics by Momoko Sakura that candidly express everyday feelings, and a gentle, simple yet moving melody, it creates a sense of unity through choral singing.

Featured on the album “Zenbu Koko ni,” the piece was also highlighted in the 2015 TBS drama “Omotesando Koukou Gasshoubu!” It’s widely beloved in elementary school music classes and choral festivals, and sheet music with a CD arranged for graduation ceremonies has also been published.

A perfect song for elementary school students that stays close to children’s hearts in a variety of settings.

rainbowMoriyama Naotaro

Lyrics by Naotaro Moriyama and Kazu Okachimachi, composed by Takafumi Nobunaga / Niji (Rainbow) lyrics N. Moriyama, K. Okachimachi, composition T. Nobunaga / Niji

This heartwarming song by Naotaro Moriyama sings of opposing emotions—encounters and farewells, joy and sorrow—through a melody that is gentle yet powerful.

Even when people share the same moment, each person feels something different; this duality of life is expressed with delicate words.

Released in 2006 as the set piece for the NHK National School Music Competition (Junior High School Division), its universal message has kept it beloved and widely sung in many schools to this day.

It’s a song that resonates during moments of sharing precious time with friends, such as at graduation ceremonies and school festivals—one you’ll definitely want to perform as a choir.

skySKY-HI

N-Con 2025 Junior High School Division Required Piece “Sora (Sky)” | Kobe City Mixed Chorus

A choral piece that gently embraces the many anxieties and conflicts of adolescence.

Its grand melody evokes a vast sky, and its warm lyrics, which empathize with young people’s struggles, speak to the heart.

Written by SKY-HI—who also enjoys immense support as an idol producer—the song was selected as the set piece for the Middle School Division of the 92nd NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.

The lyrics, depicting a determination to move forward despite unstable emotions, are sure to encourage high school students devoted to their studies and sports.

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A Little Love Song (Junior & Youth Chorus “Raw-Ore”)

A youthful punk song by MONGOL800 that sings honestly about feelings for a loved one and the small joys of everyday life.

Its gentle melody, filled with affection for someone special, and heartwarming lyrics that vow eternal love resonate deeply with listeners through choral performance.

Included on the album MESSAGE, it achieved an extraordinary 2.8 million sales as an indie release.

It was also used as the ending theme for the TV anime Teasing Master Takagi-san, and in 2019 it was released as a film inspired by the song.

Perfect not only for choral performances at school festivals and graduation ceremonies, but also for weddings, farewell parties, and any occasion where you want to deepen bonds with those you cherish.