Ranking of Popular Choral Songs [2026]

What connects to tomorrowTsugano Tomoko64rank/position

What connects to tomorrow (with lyrics)

Speaking of slightly more challenging graduation chorus songs, this is the one.

It’s mid-tempo and has a relatively wide melodic range, so some practice may be needed.

The melody for each part is basically the same, allowing you to enjoy vocal harmonies.

The lyrics describe a forward-looking farewell, making it a graduation song that, intriguingly, doesn’t feel sentimental—a refreshing track!

skySKY-HI65rank/position

SKY-HI / Sora (BE:FIRST) -Professional Karaoke-

A choral piece that gently embraces the many anxieties and conflicts of adolescence.

Its grand melody evokes a vast sky, and its warm lyrics, which empathize with young people’s struggles, speak to the heart.

Written by SKY-HI—who also enjoys immense support as an idol producer—the song was selected as the set piece for the Middle School Division of the 92nd NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.

The lyrics, depicting a determination to move forward despite unstable emotions, are sure to encourage high school students devoted to their studies and sports.

The Sea I Saw With YouWakamatsu Kan66rank/position

Singing 'The Sea I Saw With You' with a vocalist who graduated from Geidai #choir #choralcompetition

A beautiful choral piece by composer Kan Wakamatsu, who has brought many choral works into the world.

Its distinguishing features are lyrics that recount memories of time spent by the seaside at summer’s end and a heartwarming melody.

With a unique musical style that blends pop and acoustic elements, it is loved by a wide audience, especially students.

Released in March 2010, this work also carries hints of jazz and folk, making it particularly intriguing.

It’s a recommended piece for class- or grade-wide choral competitions and for graduation ceremonies.

threadNakajima Miyuki67rank/position

thread

A gem of a masterpiece by Miyuki Nakajima that beautifully depicts encounters and bonds between people.

The lyrics liken the chance and fated meetings in life to “threads,” deeply moving listeners’ hearts.

Released in October 1992 as a track on the album EAST ASIA, it was later selected as the theme song for a TBS drama in 1998.

Bank Band’s 2004 cover brought the song to a wider audience.

In 2020, it was adapted into a film starring Masaki Suda and Nana Komatsu.

It is also a work that can weave a splendid harmony in women’s chorus.

Hymn to the EarthSakushi: Oki Atsuo / Sakkyoku: Sato Makoto68rank/position

[Choral Piece] Hymn to the Earth / With Lyrics [2/200]

It’s a classic choral piece that’s often sung not only as a graduation song but also at choral competitions.

The lyricist, Atsuo Ōki, was a poet active from the Taishō through the Shōwa era, and the composer, Makoto Satō, completed the cantata “Song of the Earth” for mixed chorus and orchestra in 1962.

This work is positioned as its final movement.

With its grand theme praising and expressing gratitude to the earth that has nurtured life, its appeal lies in the moment when many voices merge into one.

It was included on the February 1987 album “Makoto Satō Works II (Song of the Earth / Young Chorus),” which helped it become widely known.

Its powerful resonance perfectly suits the solemn atmosphere of graduation ceremonies! How about singing it with gratitude to your parents who raised you, the teachers who taught you so much, and the friends with whom you spent your time?

hometownarashi69rank/position

Two-part unison chorus: Furusato (with lyrics)

There are so many choral pieces that make children want to sing their hearts out at the milestone of graduation.

Among them, Arashi’s “Furusato” is a heartwarming song that’s perfect for elementary school graduation ceremonies.

The group, made up of Masaki Aiba, Jun Matsumoto, Kazunari Ninomiya, Satoshi Ohno, and Sho Sakurai, is a beloved national idol group, and this song is especially cherished across generations.

Its gentle melody colors the moment of departure, gives a push toward new beginnings, and will surely resonate deeply with the students.

It’s also often sung as a cheering song, making it certain to become a special piece for the children!

To You — A Message for Your DepartureMasako Doi70rank/position

[With lyrics, high-quality audio] 'To You — A Message for Your Departure' Chorus

Composed and written by Masako Tsutsui and released in 2006, this choral piece is included in the mixed-voice choral suite “Goddess of Time (Venus).” The musical character incorporates elements of pop, featuring an accessible, familiar melody.

The lyrics weave in many commonly taught lessons, and it’s a song that can move you as you sing.

While it seems challenging, the more you practice, the more fulfilling it likely becomes.

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