[Choral Music] Recommended for Middle Schoolers! A Collection of Moving Choral Works & Choral Arrangements
In junior high school, there are many opportunities to perform choral pieces as a class or grade.
Music classes, choir competitions, school events like entrance and graduation ceremonies, and more.
In particular, it seems that more schools are putting effort into choir competitions.
However, when you want to “deliver a highly polished performance” or “choose songs that will stand out without overlapping with other classes,” selecting the repertoire can be difficult, and many teachers likely struggle with it every year.
In this article, we’ve picked out recommended choral pieces for junior high school students.
From classics to hidden gems, we’ll introduce moving works along with videos—please use them as a reference!
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[Choral Music] Recommended for Junior High Students! A Collection of Moving Choral Works & Arrangements (91–100)
ReplaySakushi: Kitamura Takumi, Sakkyoku: Nishio Yoshihiko & DISH//
“Replay,” selected as the set piece for the 89th NHK All-Japan School Choir Competition, was created in 2022 by the rock band DISH//, whose vocalist is Takumi Kitamura, also active as an actor.
The lyrics are striking for their outpouring of emotional feelings centered on the theme of “youth.” Its expansive melodic lines, well suited to a middle school choral competition, will resonate with listeners.
The song is filled with memorable messages for middle schoolers who repeatedly experience “meetings” and “partings.” Be sure to try singing it in mixed three-part or treble three-part harmony.
Become a flowerLyrics: Ikuya Sashida ・ jam / Composition: Ikuya Sashida ・ Toshiyuki Mori
This is a ballad characterized by a gentle, translucent melody and the warm timbre of the piano.
Released in June 2012, it was chosen as the theme song for the NHK BS Premium period drama “Hidamari no Ki.” It also drew attention when figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu used it for his exhibition program.
The piece shines in women’s chorus as well, where its delicate harmonies and graceful melody highlight the soft beauty of female voices.
It’s an ideal choice for groups looking to take on choral singing.
[Choral Pieces] Recommended for Junior High Students! A Collection of Moving Choral Works & Choral Arrangements (101–110)
Green GreenThe New Christy Minstrels
It’s a song performed in 1963 by the American folk group The New Christy Minstrels.
It’s also a staple in school music classes.
Since it features many high notes overall, it’s perfect for a middle school class that includes boys whose voices haven’t fully changed yet.
Let’s show off some cool harmonies.
BoyhoodInoue Yosui
A smash hit and signature song by Yosui Inoue that people will probably keep singing forever.
If you’re a middle school student, you can likely sing it in the original key.
Those with lower voices can really shine in the B-melody chorus, too.
The gentle melody makes it approachable even for students not used to choral singing.
A highly recommended song overflowing with nostalgia.
flameLiSA
The song Homura by LiSA was chosen as the theme song for the film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train, based on the manga Kimetsu no Yaiba, which became a historic blockbuster and social phenomenon in 2020.
Homura swept the Billboard charts and won the 62nd Japan Record Award.
It’s a powerful ballad that’s hugely popular with children and is also gaining traction for choral performances.
Competition to choose it may be fierce, but if you can sing it, you’re sure to stand out.
Be sure to practice well and try performing it at events like cultural festivals or welcome ceremonies for new students!
Oyashirazu Ko ShirazuIwakawa Saburō
Here’s a recommendation for those looking for a distinctive choral piece.
Its slightly dark atmosphere and colloquial, old-fashioned lyrics make it truly unique.
It begins with a calm, unhurried melody, but midway the tempo suddenly surges, shifting to a driving, insistent line.
The piece feels like staging a play from start to finish, so expressive ability is crucial.
It’s a piece I’d love to see advanced choirs take on.
cherrysupittsu
If you want to stand out from other classes with an element of surprise, how about performing a choral version of Spitz’s 1996 smash hit “Cherry”? Its brisk rhythm and poppy melody offer a different kind of charm from the usual choir repertoire.
However, there are also the unique challenges of pop music: mastering the intricately moving melody lines that weren’t written for large groups, and recreating the drum beat using only the piano.
Practice hard and deliver a perfect rendition of “Cherry”!