[For Junior High School Chorus] A Curated Selection of Challenging Popular Works and Classic Songs
Choral performances are showcased at various school events, such as choir competitions and graduation ceremonies.
Why not take on a slightly challenging piece and surprise your audience during this special opportunity to sing together as a class or grade?
In this article, we introduce difficult choral pieces suitable for junior high school students.
Because of the higher level of difficulty, this lineup is especially recommended for 9th graders and choir club members.
Of course, 7th and 8th graders are welcome to try, too!
There are many challenging aspects—like achieving beautiful harmony and keeping precise rhythm—but with solid practice, you can deliver a wonderful, resonant performance.
Playlist
| [For Junior High School Chorus] A Curated Selection of Challenging Popular Works and Classic Songs | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Time to Depart ~Asian Dream Song~sakushi: dorian suke kawa / sakkyoku: hisaishi jō |  play_arrow | A song of hope and courage, a melody that resonates in the heart |
| 2 | riversakushi: hirai tamiko / sakkyoku: ishigeta fuyuki |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of life like a flowing river |
| 3 | ChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | A song depicting life choices and growth |
| 4 | skySKY-HI |  play_arrow | A song that gently embraces the troubles of adolescence |
| 5 | A Billion Light-Years of Solitudesakushi: tanikawa shuntarō / sakkyoku: kinoshita makiko |  play_arrow | A moving choral piece that sings of the loneliness of the cosmos |
| 6 | spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A graduation song capturing youthful emotions, close to the heart |
| 7 | About meMrs. GREEN APPLE |  | The courage to chase dreams through an inspiring cheer song |
| 8 | Peace on EarthSakushi: Tsurumi Masao / Sakkyoku: Ogikubo Kazuaki |  play_arrow | An inspiring choral piece filled with prayers for peace |
| 9 | Pegasus Galloping Through the SkySakushi: Tate Horai / Sakkyoku: Kurosawa Yoshinori |  play_arrow | Yoshinori Kurosawa’s enigmatic choral piece shifts into five parts |
| 10 | Because we are living beingsLyrics・Composition: Haruko Nagaya (Ryokuoushoku Shakai) |  play_arrow | An inspiring youth song selected as an NHK School Music Competition set piece |
| 11 | JourneyFuji Kaze |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that gently portrays the journey of life |
| 12 | To the futuresakushi: tanikawa shuntarō/ sakkyoku: nobunaga takatomi |  play_arrow | A choral piece that sings of everyday hopes and the flow of life |
| 13 | footprint(s)Little Glee Monster |  | A moving song that resonates with middle schoolers' hearts |
| 14 | Blue BirdSakushi: Yasuoka Yuu / Sakkyoku: Kitayama Youichi |  play_arrow | A heartwarming and moving song that portrays growth and setting out on a new journey |
| 15 | Mysteries of the Seasakushi: Kawasaki Hiroshi / sakkyoku: Hirayoshi Takushu |  play_arrow | A grand choral piece depicting the mysteries of the sea |
| 16 | knot; tie; bind; concludemiwa |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that portrays connections between people |
| 17 | YELLikimonogakari |  play_arrow | An anthem of support for dreams that stands by the hearts of young people |
| 18 | Believesakushi:tanikawa shuntarō/sakkyoku:matsushita kō |  play_arrow | A choral piece that sings of the wonder of believing |
| 19 | running riverKurosawa Yoshinori |  play_arrow | A choral piece that sings of the power of nature and the human spirit |
| 20 | The Sea I Saw With YouWakamatsu Kan |  play_arrow | A heartwarming choral piece that sings of summer seaside memories |
| 21 | HikariSakushi: Seto Saori / Sakkyoku: Matsushita Kou |  play_arrow | The Appeal of the Grand, Musical-Theater-Style Song “Hikari” |
| 22 | BeginningSakushi: Kudō Naoko / Sakkyoku: Kinoshita Makiko |  play_arrow | Music that makes you feel the grandeur of the Earth |
| 23 | determinationSakushi: Kataoka Akira / Sakkyoku: Suzuki Norio |  play_arrow | A challenging mixed-voice four-part choral piece based on an essay by Ryotaro Shiba. |
| 24 | If I put it into wordsGosuperāzu |  play_arrow | A song filled with hopes for a bright future |
| 25 | To You — A Message for Your DepartureSakushi Sakkyoku: Tsutsui Masako |  play_arrow | A song in which experiences from school life become a support in life |
| 26 | fightYUI |  play_arrow | YUI’s inspirational song “fight” has been chosen as the set piece. |
| 27 | Hymn to the EarthSakushi: Oki Atsuo / Sakkyoku: Sato Makoto |  play_arrow | Song of the Earth, a masterpiece that sings of gratitude and joy |
| 28 | proofflumpool |  play_arrow | A song of parting and courage on the path to dreams |
| 29 | rainbowMoriyama Naotaro |  play_arrow | A song that sings of encounters and farewells, joy and sorrow |
| 30 | ReplayDISH// |  play_arrow | DISH//'s set piece “Replay,” which depicts the youth of junior high school students. |
| 31 | I can hear (it)Sakushi: Iwama Yoshiki / Sakkyoku: Niimi Tokuhide |  play_arrow | A song expressing the feelings of young people who listen to the voices of the world |
| 32 | Time Travelersakushi: Fukada Junko / sakkyoku: Hashimoto Shorou |  play_arrow | Song of Hope, a Tale of a Journey Beyond Time |
| 33 | GiftShiho Ochi · Koichi Tsutaya |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that nurtures self-esteem |
| 34 | DepartureSakushi: Yamazaki Kayoko / Sakkyoku: Matsushita Ko |  play_arrow | A song that sings about the conflicts and uncertainties of adolescence |
| 35 | Song of Fresh Green LeavesSakushi: Komori Kōko / Sakkyoku: Kumagai Ken’ichi |  play_arrow | An enigmatic choral piece with captivating soprano lines |
| 36 | refrainNobunaga Taketomi |  play_arrow | A heartwarming choral piece that portrays adolescent emotions |
| 37 | Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu |  play_arrow | A graduation song that feels the bond with friends and overcomes the farewell. |
| 38 | Wild horseIwakawa Saburō |  play_arrow | A choral piece that sings of the wild horse’s strength |
| 39 | See?Sakushi: Itou Keiji/Sakki: Matsushita Kou |  play_arrow | A heartwarming choral piece for disaster reconstruction support |
| 40 | One Morningsakushi:kataoka akira/sakkyoku:hirayoshi kishū |  play_arrow | “One Morning”: a masterpiece filled with friendship |
| 41 | skySakushi: SKY-HI / Sakkyoku: UTA, LOAR, SKY-HI |  play_arrow | Junior high school music contest set piece, a song of young people’s hope |
| 42 | The Named LeafIinuma Nobuyoshi |  play_arrow | A choral piece that sings of individuality and uniqueness, resonating in the heart. |
| 43 | river mouthSakushi: Maruyama Yutaka / Sakkyoku: Dan Ikuma |  play_arrow | A song that portrays students' growth like the flow of a river |
| 44 | I can hear silence.Sakushi: Sumino Yoru / Sakkyoku: Matsumoto Nozomi |  play_arrow | Nozomi Matsumoto’s soul-stirring choral pieces, moving music |
| 45 | Wasted wishesAKB48 |  play_arrow | A magical piece with a Russian-style melody |
| 46 | March 9Remioromen |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that portrays gratitude and friendship toward someone special. |
| 47 | Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | A moving masterpiece that depicts love and bonds |
| 48 | BelieveLyrics and Composition: Sugimoto Ryūichi |  play_arrow | A warm choral piece that sings of friendship and hope |
| 49 | As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | A song of courage that rises again and again |
| 50 | Beyond the tearsShingu Auto |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age anthem that overcomes past sorrows and moves positively toward the future. |