Ranking of Popular Choral Songs [2026]

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RADWIMPS – The Answer [Official Music Video]

It’s RADWIMPS’s track that answers the wish to raise your voices together one last time with friends before graduation.

It drew attention for their collaboration with 1,000 eighteen-year-olds at NHK’s “18 Fes,” and is included on the album ANTI ANTI GENERATION.

In school, you’re expected to provide the right answers to given questions, but once you enter society, you have to carve out your own path.

This song gently pushes the backs of young people stepping into such an uncertain future.

The lyrics capture both the parting from irreplaceable friends and the resolve to embark on each person’s new life.

When you stand at a crossroads like higher education or getting a job, the faces of your dear friends are sure to come to mind.

It’s a friendship song recommended for those who want to reaffirm a bond that lets you believe your hearts remain connected even when you’re apart.

spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE2rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Spring Melancholy (Chorus ver.) by Waseda Jitsugyo School Music Club, Chorus Section

This song feels like a page from youth, delicately weaving together a range of emotions—sadness, wistfulness, joy, and more.

Infused with the genuine feelings the members of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE had when they graduated high school, it was released in February 2018 and featured in a Suntory “Craft Boss” commercial.

Portraying the complex emotions of parting and growing up—experiences everyone goes through—alongside a beautiful melody, it’s a perfect pick for middle schoolers.

Especially during graduation season, when joy and loneliness intermingle, it will bring a warm light to those who struggle to fully express their true, honest feelings.

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Female three-part chorus sung by Osaka College of Music vocal majors: Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Boku no Koto”

A grand rock ballad that reexamines the relationship between self and others.

It is a warm, comforting song that gently embraces the anxiety and loneliness everyone carries.

Released in January 2019, the track surpassed 100 million streams about two years later and was selected as the support song for the 97th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.

Starting in November 2022, it once again moved listeners’ hearts with an orchestral arrangement as the music for Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s CalorieMate “Exam Student Support” commercial series.

When performed by a female chorus, it should pair well not only with piano accompaniment but also with an orchestra or string ensemble.

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Believe

I imagine there are quite a lot of students who have sung this song before.

It’s a classic choice for graduation ceremonies.

It’s especially common at elementary and junior high school graduations, and I think many students have heard older students sing it.

The lyrics, filled with hope for the future, are moving and perfectly suited for a graduation ceremony that marks a new beginning.

Also, the chorus sections include harmony parts, so be sure to practice well and let a beautiful harmony resonate!

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Hane Keisuke

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FateOfisharu Higedan Dism5rank/position

EMG3-0223 Destiny / Official HIGE DANDism [Mixed 3-Part Chorus]

Official HIGE DANDism’s “Shukumei,” which was the support song for high school baseball in 2019, is also great for choral performance.

As part of a project by the popular teen radio show “SCHOOL OF LOCK!,” a brass band arrangement of “Shukumei” was produced, and the chorus featuring 34 high school students gathered from across the country was recorded.

With lyrics filled with passion and a powerful, energetic sound, it’s a perfect fit for junior high school students in their youth.

How about performing it at a chorus contest or a school festival?

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Hamada Takuya

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DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE6rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE "Darling" Official Music Video

Mrs.

GREEN APPLE powerfully sings of the struggles and hopes of youth in this song, released in January 2025.

Created as the theme for NHK General’s special program “Mrs.

GREEN APPLE 18 Festival,” it featured a performance with 1,000 eighteen-year-olds that drew widespread acclaim.

Centered on the importance of living authentically as yourself, the piece delicately portrays the feelings of those weighed down by others’ expectations and social pressure.

Its message—keep moving forward by staying true to yourself and listening to your inner voice—is sure to resonate deeply with graduates taking their first steps toward a new chapter.

Blending an emotional melody with an energetic sound, this song offers courage for the future while looking back on days spent with friends.

Time to Depart ~Asian Dream Song~sakushi: dorian suke kawa / sakkyoku: hisaishi jō7rank/position

[Choral] Tabi-dachi no Toki ~Asian Dream Song~ / With Lyrics [High Quality Audio]

It is a gem of a choral work imbued with a message of hope and courage.

The melody, with its nostalgic sound based on the yo-nuki (pentatonic) scale, is beautifully balanced with a modern arrangement, evoking a sense of timeless beauty.

In September 1997, Kazufumi Miyazawa performed this piece as the theme song for the Nagano Winter Paralympics, and an instrumental version is included on the album “Piano Stories II.” Frequently performed at graduation ceremonies and choral competitions, the song is ideal for class- or grade-level ensembles, with scores available for a variety of voicings, including mixed three-part and four-part chorus.