[Elementary School Chorus Songs] A comprehensive showcase from moving masterpieces to the latest hit tunes!

Bridge of Gloryyuzu

YELL — choral version

This is the 21st single by the folk duo Yuzu, used as the official theme song for NHK’s Athens Olympic broadcasts.

Its powerful message—that there are places you can only reach through relentless effort—resonates deeply, with lyrics that strikingly mirror the spirit of athletes.

The dynamic, catchy melody and positive lyrics also make it a great fit for an elementary school chorus.

It’s a song that encourages children to appreciate the importance of hard work by singing it.

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I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu

I Should Be Able to Fly in the Sky / Spitz [Mixed 3-Part Chorus]

A Spitz song that delicately portrays dreams, hopes, and the inherent instability of youth.

Its lyrics capture the pain of being misunderstood and the miracle felt upon meeting a loved one.

Released in April 1994, the song was later chosen as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Hakusen Nagashi” starting in January 1996, earning Spitz their first No.

1 on the Oricon chart.

It went on to become a million-seller and one of the band’s signature tracks.

The message—of overcoming hardship through pure feelings and bonds with someone precious—gently encourages elementary schoolers taking their first steps into a new environment.

treasureSakkyoku: Ujiie Shinya / Sakushi: Kudo Naoko

Choral Piece “Treasure”

The choral piece “Takaramono” (Treasures) sings about the things we cherish, whether or not we can touch them with our hands.

The lyrics are by poet and children’s author Naoko Kudo, and the music is by composer Shinya Ujiie.

The protagonist is Karasueizo, a crow who appears in works by lyricist Naoko Kudo.

He finds something wonderful that he wants to make his treasure, but since it’s not something he can take home, he decides to keep it safe in his heart.

Elementary school students surely have many treasures, too—things you can see, and memories you can’t see but that stay in your heart.

Try singing while recalling those special things.

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That gentle girlsupittsu

Kind-Hearted Girl / Spitz

This is “Yasashii Ano Ko,” a song Spitz wrote for NHK’s morning drama series.

Because the drama was set in Hokkaido, I’ve heard they incorporated Ainu language into the lyrics.

As the title suggests, the gentle melody and expansive lyrics that evoke the sky and land are soothing.

It’s a song I’d love children to keep singing, and when sung together it creates a very beautiful harmony, so it’s perfect for choir competitions and the like.

There’s no doubt you’ll feel healed listening to the voices resonating throughout the gym.

Flowers will bloom.Kanno Yōko

“Hana wa Saku” Reconstruction Support Music Festival – Song Bonds Project (2018)

A moving piece that sings of the pain of the earthquake disaster and the hope for recovery.

Composed by Yoko Kanno from Miyagi Prefecture, it premiered on NHK in March 2012.

It serves as a bridge that stands with those in the affected areas and shares the spirit of reconstruction with people across the nation.

The work conveys nostalgia for the past and messages of loss and renewal, expressing human connection and mutual support.

Its lyrics, symbolizing hope for the future and the birth of new life, gently envelop the listener’s heart.

It’s a perfect song for those who wish to keep the memory of the disaster in their hearts and continue to look forward as they move on.

Song of LifeTakeuchi Mariya

Choral accompaniment for “Song of Life” — Graduation Ceremony Performance 2023-03-17

This is a song themed around encounters and bonds between people, and the importance of living together.

It was created as an insert song for the NHK morning drama series “Dandan,” and from spring 2009 it began to be sung in various settings such as weddings and graduation ceremonies.

Mariya Takeuchi wrote the lyrics under the pen name “Miyabi,” with music composed by Takatsugu Muramatsu.

In 2012, Mariya Takeuchi recorded a self-cover of the song and released it as a single.

The lyrics, which express gratitude for being born, being raised, meeting others, and sharing laughter, ask us to reflect on the meaning of life and the value of living.

It’s a perfect song for ceremonies that mark a new departure, such as graduations.

To the wide worldsakushi: takagi akiko / sakkyoku: hashimoto shoji

Choral Song: “To the Wide World”

The choral piece “To the Wide World” evokes a future overflowing with dreams and hope.

The lyrics were written by children’s author Akiko Takagi, who has penned numerous books and songs, and the music was composed by Shoji Hashimoto, known for composing the choral piece “Traveler in Time” and arranging “Ballad of the Monster” for chorus.

The lyrics depict opening a door that leads to the future and discovering many worlds waiting beyond, making them perfect for elementary school children who look to the future with hope.

Sing it while imagining your dreams for the future, what you want to do in elementary school, and the many joyful events that await in the years to come.

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