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

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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!

[Choral Music] Recommended for Junior High School Students! A Collection of Moving Choral Works & Arrangements (81–90)

Cherry Blossom RainHatsune Miku

“Sakura no Ame” Music Video / Sakura Rain MV

Cherry Blossom RainHatsune Miku

Its warm melody, filled with gratitude for the days spent together, the sorrow of parting, and hope for the future, vividly evokes the scene of cherry blossoms dancing in the air.

Released on Niconico in 2008, this piece has been sung at junior high and high school graduation ceremonies across Japan and is beloved as a choral work.

It was also included in the PlayStation game “Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F 2nd,” captivating many fans alongside footage of school uniforms.

It is a perfect song for occasions like graduation ceremonies and choral competitions, where you want to unite hearts with your companions and convey your feelings.

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Your name is hopeNogizaka 46

Your name is Hope / atika Nogizaka46 INSPi a cappella cover

Your name is hopeNogizaka 46

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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Cheer of StarlightGReeeeN

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

Cheer of StarlightGReeeeN

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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U&ISakushi sakkyoku: Wakamatsu Kan

"U & I" Inzai Children’s Choir – 6th Regular Concert

U&ISakushi sakkyoku: Wakamatsu Kan

A choral piece woven from a delicate, beautiful melody and heartwarming, gentle lyrics.

Composed by Kan Wakamatsu, it is arranged for three-part mixed chorus with piano accompaniment, tenderly singing of the small joys found in everyday life and the importance of time spent together.

Its calm melody and harmonies resonate as if embracing the singers’ hearts, at times powerful and at times gentle.

The warm harmonies spun by children’s pure voices are sure to captivate many listeners.

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KanadeSukima Suichi

“Kanade” Eimei High School Choir Club

KanadeSukima Suichi

A beloved classic by Sukima Switch, distinguished by its beautiful piano tones and emotional vocals that gently embrace meetings and farewells.

Released in March 2004, this song has graced numerous tie-in works, including the film “Rough,” the Fuji TV drama “Sotsu Uta,” and commercials for Tokio Marine & Nichido Life Insurance.

Depicting the feeling that everyday life looks completely different after meeting someone special, this piece—when sung at graduations or choral festivals—will make the presence of the friends beside you feel even more precious and help create a wonderful stage.

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