Ranking of Popular Choral Songs [2026]

See?Sakushi: Itou Keiji/Sakki: Matsushita Kou8rank/position

“See?” Hata Boys & Girls Choir “Horane”

This is a heartwarming choral piece born as part of the “Sing NIPPON Project,” which was launched to support recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Created through a collaboration between Keiji Ito and Ko Matsushita and released in July 2011, the work gently sings of the harmony of nature and the bonds between people.

Its friendly melody brings listeners comfort and hope, and its structure makes it easy to perform even for school class choirs.

The vocal range is not very wide, making it a practical choice for choral competitions as well.

ChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dism9rank/position

N-Con 90 Required Piece “Chessboard” Women’s Three-Part Version | Kobe City Mixed Chorus

This is a song by Official HIGE DANDism, newly written as the set piece for the Junior High School Division of the 90th NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.

Set to a beautiful melody, it delicately expresses the emotions of searching for one’s role in life and the path one should take.

It was released digitally in August 2023, followed by a CD release in September as a double A-side single with “Nichijou.” The song was also broadcast on NHK’s program “Minna no Uta,” resonating with many listeners, particularly among younger generations.

Brimming with a gentle warmth throughout, it is a perfect piece for female chorus.

skySakushi: SKY-HI / Sakkyoku: UTA, LOAR, SKY-HI10rank/position

[NHK School Choir Contest 2025 Junior High Division Set Piece] Sora [Mixed Three-Part Chorus]

A song by SKY-HI released in 2025 as the compulsory piece for the NHK All-Japan School Music Competition, Junior High School Division.

Featuring a warm, piano-driven melody and lyrics that convey a message to today’s youth who grapple with anxiety and inner conflict, this piece leaves a strong impression.

Arranged for choir by Masanori Kato, it is structured to be easy for middle school students to sing.

It’s an encouraging anthem that gives listeners the courage to move forward with their friends—without hiding their vulnerabilities or worries, and while embracing their true selves.

Be sure to check out the BE:FIRST version as well, which offers a different vibe.

proofflumpool11rank/position

flumpool “Proof” Music Video (Full Chorus ver.)

This is a heartwarming song themed around parting with friends and embarking on new journeys.

Released in September 2011, it was created as the required piece for the junior high school division of the NHK National School Music Competition that year.

It is also included on flumpool’s third original album, “experience.” The song was performed on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, where it captured the hearts of many.

With lyrics that sing of hope for the future and bonds between friends, it especially resonates with students.

It is a song that many facing changes such as graduation or advancing to a new school can deeply relate to.

While expressing the loneliness of parting with friends, it also conveys a mutual respect for each other’s dreams, making it a piece that offers comfort to listeners.

Kitearashi12rank/position

[Chorus] Kite / Arashi・Kenshi Yonezu (Mixed Choir ShallWeSing?)

This is a work crafted by Kenshi Yonezu, notable for its grand orchestration and powerful melodies.

The lyrics symbolically express hope for the future and the courage to take on challenges, like a kite riding the wind, resonating deeply with listeners.

Released in July 2020, the song sold 911,000 copies in its first week and topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It was also broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” making it beloved across generations.

This piece is perfect for creating memories with close friends at events like school festivals and graduation ceremonies.

Why not deliver a moving harmony that touches the heart with an energetic vocal performance?

March 9Remioromen13rank/position

Remioromen – March 9

A song marked by lyrics full of kindness and a memorable melody.

Created to celebrate a member’s friend’s wedding, it gently portrays moments that evoke the changing seasons and feelings of gratitude toward loved ones.

The transition from a calm tone to a soaring chorus showcases Remioromen’s signature delicacy of expression.

Released in March 2004, the song drew wide attention as an insert track in the Fuji TV drama “1 Litre of Tears.” It’s a moving piece often performed at important gatherings—such as choirs and graduation ceremonies—where people come together.

14-fourteen-Sakushi Sakkyoku: Yugeda Kensuke14rank/position

[Featured in textbooks from 2025] Junior High School 2nd-year chorus piece “14–fourteen–” for the Coming-of-Age Pledge Ceremony and grade-level chorus

This choral piece is filled with kindness that closely attends to the feelings of junior high school students.

It carefully depicts the anxieties, hopes, and growth of students turning 14 at the height of adolescence.

Along with its warm, heartfelt melody, the work carries a message that resonates with junior high schoolers.

It was included in 2020 in Education Art Co.’s music textbook for fourth-grade elementary students and has earned high praise in educational settings.

Ideal for moments when you want to sing as one—such as choir competitions and graduation ceremonies—this piece is perfect for deepening class bonds.