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

footprint(s)Little Glee Monster

N-Con 2020 'Footprints' Little Glee Monster / Mixed Chorus (3 parts) / Full (All) - with full lyrics - For part practice Covered by Singer micah

This song by Little Glee Monster was chosen as the set piece for the junior high school division of the 87th NHK All-Japan School Choir Contest in 2020.

Due to the impact of COVID-19, many schools could no longer even hold choir practices, and the contest was canceled.

That said, since they’re known for their harmonies, just humming the song at home can be good practice—and uplifting, too.

The group also showcased their beautiful harmonies in a remote live performance, didn’t they?

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Cheer of StarlightGReeeeN

An Encouragement from the Starlight / GReeeeN [Mixed 3-Part Choir]

A song beloved by many as the theme for NHK’s morning drama series “Yell.” Its warm melody—born from the fusion of a grand piano tone, string arrangements, and rich harmonies—and its lyrics, which speak to the preciousness of life and the depth of friendship, resonate deeply.

Released in June 2020 as GReeeeN’s 34th single, the track offered support during the harsh days of the COVID-19 pandemic, becoming a message of encouragement that reached far and wide, helping people find light even in the darkness.

Performed in concerts or choirs, it can help an entire audience share the importance of supporting one another.

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Kobukuro - Mirai - Chorus

This is a moving ballad that was chosen as the theme song for the film “orange.” Kobukuro’s songs actually have quite a range in pitch, so dividing the main parts between female and male singers is important.

Let the female and male vocals complement each other.

Your name is hopeNogizaka 46

Your name is Hope / atika Nogizaka46 INSPi a cappella cover

A song released by Nogizaka46 in 2013 as their fifth single.

On Nogizaka46’s flagship TV show, there was a segment where a middle school choir performed this song, which demonstrated how well it works as a choral piece.

Although the original is sung by a female idol group, it still turns out wonderfully even with added male vocal parts.

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Wakayama Prefectural Tanabe High School Choir – (8) Tsubomi

Released in March 2007 as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Tokyo Tower: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad,” this Kobukuro track powerfully portrays the bond with a mother.

Set to a warm, acoustic guitar–driven sound, it expresses both the sense of loss after losing someone dear and the strength to overcome it.

It won the 49th Japan Record Award, and in March 2008 it was selected as the entrance march for the opening ceremony of the 80th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament, earning widespread affection.

It’s a song that resonates in memorable moments like school festivals and graduation ceremonies.

Flowers will bloom.hana wa saku purojekuto

Fujimi Municipal Katase Junior High School: 'Flowers Will Bloom'

This is a charity song created to support recovery after the Great East Japan Earthquake.

It was released as a single in 2012.

All proceeds have been donated as relief funds to municipalities affected by the disaster.

Perhaps because it is a choral piece sung by many well-known figures, it is often performed at competitions and in schools.

Please sing it with all your heart.

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Araki Jakkan

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Mysteries of the Sea

Mysteries of the Sea

It was composed as the set piece for the junior high school division of the 1989 NHK National School Music Competition.

It is often sung at junior high school choral contests.

There are versions for three-part mixed chorus and three-part female chorus.

This beautiful piece depicts the mysterious character of the sea.