[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 Pieces] Recommended for Junior High Students! A Collection of Moving Choral Works & Choral Arrangements (41–50)
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE
EXIE’s popular song “Michi” (“The Road/Path”) is perfect for choir.
It’s a gently paced, slow-tempo piano ballad—technically a pop choral piece, but very easy to sing.
With lyrics about holding close the time spent with someone important and then walking down different paths, it’s ideal for singing with friends.
Its catchy, memorable melody is another big draw, making it a highly recommended song.
rainbowNaotaro Moriyama · Kaito Okachimachi
If you want to sing a song with satisfying back-and-forth between parts, this one is for you.
Its bright, refreshing vibe is wonderful.
Just imagine a rainbow spreading across the sky after the rain—doesn’t it make you feel positive? The chorus surges all at once, so be mindful of your volume and try singing with clear dynamics.
Ballad of the MonstersTōkairin Osamu
It’s an old song that was introduced in the form of a chorus performance on the NHK music program “Stage 101” in 1972.
It’s a piece that brings to mind tokusatsu films from that era, like Ultraman.
Since it was originally composed with a chorus in mind, it fits beautifully when arranged for choir.
The piano accompaniment has a funky vibe, so it might be nice to give it a slightly playful, high-spirited finish.
The shout at the end has a youthful feel, which is great.
The original track is cool too, so give it a listen.
Love’s Form feat. HIDEMISIA
A song that gained attention as the theme for the TBS drama “Gibo to Musume no Blues.” It portrays deep feelings for a loved one.
Released in August 2018 as the 35th single, it reached No.
4 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 weekly chart.
It also received high acclaim across the board, including winning the Japan Record Awards’ Best Vocal Performance.
Recommended for those who want to express their feelings to someone important or are searching for the shape of love, this heartwarming track is perfect for school events where high school students gather with people who matter—friends, teachers, and parents.
Caribbean Dream JourneySakushi: Hirano Yukari, Sakkyoku: Hashimoto Shōji
In the “School Choir Contest Popular Songs Ranking” chosen by music teachers nationwide, Carib: A Dream Journey was selected as the second most popular required piece.
The lyrics, themed around a boy from the Caribbean, are filled with hopeful, forward-looking words.
Because it was included in Tokyo Geijutsu-sha’s textbook Music for Junior High School Students 1, it’s a favorite among first-year junior high students.
It’s also cool how the piece shifts from a relaxed tempo at the beginning to a lively, rhythmic feel in the latter half.
It’s a standard choice for choir contests, so definitely give it a try!
ChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dism
An epic song by Official HIGE DANDism that likens the grand sweep of life to a chessboard.
Created as the set piece for the junior high division of the NHK National School Music Contest, it warmly portrays how we keep searching for our roles amid the alternating pattern of joy and sorrow, like a checkerboard.
Released as a digital single in August 2023, it was also broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta.” For choral performances at school or cultural festivals, it’s recommended to sing in a way that layers each person’s feelings while making the most of the piano accompaniment and string harmonies.
everythingSakushi: Sakura Momoko / Sakkyoku: Aizawa Naoto
A song that refreshingly portrays the pure hearts of children.
With approachable lyrics by Momoko Sakura that candidly express everyday feelings, and a gentle, simple yet moving melody, it creates a sense of unity through choral singing.
Featured on the album “Zenbu Koko ni,” the piece was also highlighted in the 2015 TBS drama “Omotesando Koukou Gasshoubu!” It’s widely beloved in elementary school music classes and choral festivals, and sheet music with a CD arranged for graduation ceremonies has also been published.
A perfect song for elementary school students that stays close to children’s hearts in a variety of settings.