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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 Students! A Collection of Moving Choral Works & Arrangements (91–100)

Flowers will bloom.hana wa saku purojekuto

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

Flowers will bloom.hana wa saku purojekuto

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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To the futuresakushi: tanikawa shuntarō/ sakkyoku: nobunaga takatomi

"To the Future" composed by Takafumi Nobunaga / Women's Choir Prunus

To the futuresakushi: tanikawa shuntarō/ sakkyoku: nobunaga takatomi

A choral piece by Shuntaro Tanikawa and Takatsugu Nobunaga whose calm yet powerful melody resonates in the heart.

With delicate word choices and beautiful harmonies, it delves deeply into reflections on life and the future.

Included on the album “Kanashimi wa Atarashii,” the work was premiered in June 2009 at the 45th Anniversary Special Regular Concert of the Saitama Prefectural Omiya High School Music Club.

Frequently performed at school choir competitions and regular concerts, it is highly regarded as a piece well-suited for women’s choirs.

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Mysteries of the Sea

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.

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I want to become the wind.THE BOOM

I want to become the wind.

I want to become the wind.THE BOOM

Set to a samba rhythm, this classic sings of freedom and joy.

Released by THE BOOM in 1995, it uses simple words to convey the importance of everyday happiness and encounters with loved ones.

The lively sound woven by diverse percussion enhances the joy of singing together.

The unique fervor generated by the large chorus and samba rhythm makes listeners feel the pulse of life.

It’s easy to incorporate as a choral piece for school events or a dance at sports festivals, making it a perfect song for moments when you want to share a bright, uplifting feeling.

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Peace on EarthSakushi: Tsurumi Masao / Sakkyoku: Ogikubo Kazuaki

IN TERRA PAX Peace on Earth (from the mixed chorus suite “IN TERRA PAX Peace on Earth”)

Peace on EarthSakushi: Tsurumi Masao / Sakkyoku: Ogikubo Kazuaki

A choral piece imbued with prayers for peace.

Its beautiful melody, quietly poised yet brimming with strength, and its rich harmonies fill the hall with emotion when sung with care, as if conveying heartfelt wishes.

As symbolized by the title, which means “Peace on Earth” in Latin, the work carries a universal message hoping for a world free of war and conflict.

Performed by choirs in various regions since the late 1990s and featured at peace memorial events and music festivals, it is a perfect piece for intermediate to advanced choral singers.

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