Ranking of Popular Choral Songs [2026]

Hymn to the EarthSakushi: Oki Atsuo / Sakkyoku: Sato Makoto91rank/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?

At any timeYugeda Kensuke92rank/position

[Lyrics Video] Donnatokimo (Alto) — Vocals: Oita City Matsuoka Elementary School Music Club

A song by Kensuke Yugeda that expresses gratitude at the milestone age of ten, set to a gentle melody that feels familiar to everyone.

It warmly conveys treasured memories with friends and heartfelt thanks to family and teachers.

The tender, embracing tune resonates deeply with listeners and invites empathy.

This piece is included on the album “Dream & Dream: Let’s Connect Our Dreams,” and starting in 2024 it has been selected for inclusion in elementary school music textbooks.

Yugeda, who holds school concerts nationwide, has performed over 2,000 times and continues composing with children in mind.

It’s a song you’ll want to sing with all your heart when expressing thanks to important people—at events like the “Halfway to Adulthood Ceremony” (celebrating turning ten) or end-of-year grade activities.

To You — A Message for Your DepartureMasako Doi93rank/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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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo94rank/position

Dogwood <Three-part Women's Chorus> K-Leaf

This is the fifth single by Taiwanese-born singer Hitoto Yo, widely known as an anti-war song that emerged in response to the 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States that shocked the world.

The track has been featured in numerous tie-ins, including serving as the theme song for the film “Hanamizuki,” and is also known as one of the most-sung karaoke songs of the Heisei era.

When Hitoto released a self-cover in 2015, she performed it together with students from her alma mater, Morimura Gakuen, underscoring how well it suits choral performance.

Carrying a message that embodies a universal wish for humanity and stirs the heart, it’s a highly recommended choral piece for women to sing, especially in these turbulent times.

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Hoshino Takashi

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The Door to TomorrowI WiSH95rank/position

[Choir Club] The Door to Tomorrow (I WiSH) Wakayama Shin-Ai Petit Open School 2023.3.11

We hope you’ll sing I WiSH’s “Asu e no Tobira” while thinking of someone special close to you.

Released in 2003, this song drew attention when it was used as the theme song for the romance reality show “Ainori.” It is based on Ai Kawashima’s solo release “Tabidachi no Hi ni…”.

While the lyrics suggest romance, try singing it with someone in mind whom you want to cherish—like a friend you want to stay close to forever, someone you always want to be with.

Let’s fill your culture festival or school festival stage with a warm, love-filled atmosphere!

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SAKI

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