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

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Toin Gakuen Elementary School Choir – From Demon Slayer: Choral “Homura” – The First Take

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!

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Hamada Takuya

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swallowYOASOBI

Swallow / YOASOBI

A song of hope woven together with the pure voices of children.

Its powerful message—that small actions can change the world—perfectly matches the beautifully clear, translucent vocals.

Chosen as the theme song for NHK’s SDGs program series for children, “Hirogare! Irotoridori,” it was also broadcast on “Minna no Uta” in October and November 2021.

With its gentle melody, grand soundscape, and the children’s soaring voices creating a rich harmony, this work delivers a moving experience that resonates deeply.

It’s also recommended as a piece for choir practice or for singing at school events.

AldebaranAI

Aldebaran / AI [Mixed Chorus in 3 Parts]

Aimer’s song “Aldebaran,” which was selected as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series Come Come Everybody and became a hot topic for moving listeners to tears.

It’s also known for having been written and composed by singer-songwriter Naotaro Moriyama.

This heartwarming piece is perfect as the theme for a drama whose three protagonists weave a 100-year story that stirred audiences.

It’s also a great choice as a choral piece that builds toward the end.

Arranging it for a three-part mixed chorus adds depth and impact, doesn’t it? By all means, try arranging it with your class and give it a go as a chorus.

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ReplaySakushi: Kitamura Takumi, Sakkyoku: Nishio Yoshihiko & DISH//

[Female Chorus] Replay / 89th (2022) NHK All-Japan School Music Competition Required Piece, Junior High School (Diva.Draft)

“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.

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BoyhoodInoue Yosui

Boyhood [Choral Version]

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.

Become a flowerLyrics: Ikuya Sashida ・ jam / Composition: Ikuya Sashida ・ Toshiyuki Mori

[SSA Women’s Chorus] Become a Flower / ensemble LEMON

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.

Song of Fresh Green Leaves

Class 5-3 “Song of Fresh Green Leaves”

A perfect piece for uniting the class in one voice is “Aoba no Uta” (“Song of Fresh Green Leaves”).

With lyrics by Akiko Kobayashi and music by Kenichi Kumagai, it’s a choral work released in 1987.

The lyrics reflect Kobayashi’s hopes for world peace—she was also a peace activist—expressed through the imagery of fresh green leaves.

In performance, everyone can sing in unison right from the beginning, allowing the sheer power of the voices to overwhelm the audience.

If your class boasts strong sopranos and robust lower voices, this is a piece you should definitely try!

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Hamada Takuya

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