Ranking of Popular Choral Songs [2026]

We againSG29rank/position

Us, Again – SG (Official Lyric Video)

From lyrics that gently depict nostalgic scenes—like intersections, the way home, and rain-soaked memories—you can feel the strength of accepting a parting with a loved one as a passing point and walking forward, believing you’ll meet again.

SG’s gentle voice and crystal-clear delivery beautifully capture both the loneliness of farewell and the hope for the future.

Released in April 2021, the song was also featured from November 2024 in CalorieMate’s exam-season support commercial.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you face a farewell at a life milestone or when you’re hoping to reunite.

Resonating with students who repeatedly experience meetings and partings at each turning point, this work is a perfect choice to perform at a school festival.

rainbowMoriyama Naotaro30rank/position

Niji (Naotaro Moriyama)

This is a choral piece written specifically as the set work for the Junior High School Division of the 2006 NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.

Naotaro Moriyama and Omodaka Takashi handled the lyrics and composition, creating it with the intent of delivering it to junior high school students across the country.

The lyrics, which symbolically depict a fleeting scene after the rain, view parting not only as a loss but also as something paired with encounters and new beginnings.

The warm, folk-based melody is designed so that singers can savor the words and align their breathing, and it’s also appealing in how, when performed as a chorus, each part can support the others to easily create a resonant sound.

The piece was included in the first-press limited edition of the album “Kazamachi Kousaten,” released in November 2006, and a newly recorded version was later featured on the 15th-anniversary best-of collection “Daikessakusent” in 2016.

It’s a perfect song for junior high school students standing at the milestone of graduation, singing as they reflect on their days so far and take a step toward the future.

I can hear (it)Sakushi: Iwama Yoshiki / Sakkyoku: Niimi Tokuhide31rank/position

Audible [Tokyo Mixed Chorus]

A piece with a high level of difficulty, including the accompaniment, and one that is often chosen for competitions.

It was created in January 1991 as the set piece for the high school division of the NHK National School Music Competition.

With lyrics by Yoshiki Iwama and music by Norihide Niimi, the work was first released in versions for mixed chorus (SATB), treble chorus (SSA), and male chorus (TTBB), and later a three-part mixed version also became widely available, making it a beloved standard choral piece for junior high school students.

The depth of the lyrics—conveying a heartfelt sense of urgency that directly connects to sensitivity toward the world’s pain and turmoil—and the content that lets singers experience the essence of choral music make it an ideal challenge for junior high students.

It may also serve as a springboard for deeper learning.

Mela!Ryokushokushakai32rank/position

"Mela!" (Ryokuoushoku Shakai) Osaka University Mixed Chorus Freund Chor 64th Regular Concert (2021)

“Mela!” is a powerful song by the four-member co-ed band Ryokuoushoku Shakai.

In July 2022, it became the band’s first track to surpass 200 million streams.

Since it spread explosively in popularity, many people have likely heard it at least once.

Choosing this well-known song for a choral piece should make it easy for everyone to practice.

Also, the recurring “la-la-la” sections lend themselves well to mixed-gender harmonies and arrangement.

Be sure to come up with a unique and wonderful arrangement of your own!

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Yuuki

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The Bell of PeaceNakasato Yukihiro33rank/position

The Bell of Peace (Two-Part Unison) / Lyrics & Music: Yukihiro Nakazato / Arrangement: Keiichi Morigaki / Vocals: Sopuko

A song by singer-songwriter Yukihiro Nakazato, who once performed as part of the comedy duo “Ni-Ni’s” and has continued his career as a musician after their breakup.

It was his first solo single release, and it drew attention after being featured at the 2000 Kyushu–Okinawa Summit.

There are numerous choral arrangements—two-part equal-voice, three-part mixed, and four-part mixed—making it an easy choice as a choral piece.

With melodies that evoke Okinawa and a candid message of peace that resonates deeply, it’s a lively yet richly layered choral work.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Hymn to the EarthSatō Makoto34rank/position

Hymn to the Earth (with lyrics)

This heart-stirring masterpiece, with lyrics by Atsuo Oki and music by Makoto Sato, sings praises and gratitude to the earth.

It is a grand piece for choir and orchestra, loved by junior high and high school students across Japan.

Highly popular as a song performed at graduation ceremonies, it is cherished as a symbol of appreciation for nature and human growth.

The lyrics, which express the life force of Mother Earth and deep respect for the blessings we receive from it, are particularly striking.

Like the steadfastness of the earth itself, this song gives you the courage to stand firm and keep moving forward.

If I put it into wordsGosuperāzu35rank/position

If I put it into words

Gospellers’ “If I Put It into Words” evokes a future that shines on endlessly.

Released in 2007 as a double A-side single together with “It Still Matters ~Ai wa Nemuranai,” this song was created as the set piece for the 2007 NHK All-Japan School Music Competition, high school division.

Its beautiful melody spans a wide vocal range, with the soprano part in particular demanding quite high notes.

And although the melody has great momentum, it isn’t enough to simply sing it powerfully—refined expressive ability is also required.

There are many challenging aspects, but the sense of accomplishment you’ll feel after singing it through is sure to be immense.

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SAKI

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