[Elementary School Chorus Songs] A comprehensive introduction from classic standards to the latest hit songs!

Sing, Bam-Bam!Yamamoto Naozumi

Sing, Bam-Bam!

“Utae Banban” is perfect for expressing the lively energy characteristic of elementary school children.

It was created as the theme song for NHK’s New Year special “Utae Banban,” broadcast in 1970, and was released on CD in 1972.

It has also been included in elementary school music textbooks and remains popular.

The song conveys the idea that opening your mouth wide and singing out with spirit is a very good thing.

With its unique lyrics full of onomatopoeic words, when sung by energetic elementary schoolers, it’s sure to share that energy with everyone listening!

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GraduationKobukuro

Kobukuro "Graduation ~Chorus~"

This is a warm ballad created to send heartfelt cheers to those celebrating their graduation.

Kobukuro, the duo behind masterpieces like “Tsubomi,” produced it with the wish that it would be sung at graduation ceremonies.

Through down-to-earth scenes—like the classroom chalkboard and the view on the way home—it delicately portrays farewells with friends and hopes for the future.

Released in March 2020 as their 31st single, it drew attention as their first non-tie-in single in about 16 and a half years.

There’s also a version by a children’s choir, and its structure makes it easy to sing at actual ceremonies—another welcome point.

Its powerful message, one that turns unspoken gratitude and small regrets into cherished memories, is sure to gently support elementary school students as they take their first steps forward.

In the country where Hiroshima isYamamoto Satoshi

Chorus in the country where Hiroshima is

This is a song that reflects on Hiroshima, where many lives were taken by war, and sings about the preciousness of life.

The lyrics are straightforward and may be a bit shocking.

Since many elementary schools have peace education, I think this song is perfect for facing and understanding what things were like at the time.

The key to performing this song is not just to sing the lyrics, but to sing with a wish for peace.

The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46

Nogizaka46 16th 'The Meaning of Goodbye' Best Shot Version.

Let me introduce a song that teaches us that parting is not a sad ending, but a step toward the future.

Nogizaka46’s “Sayonara no Imi” features lyrics that hold the strength to face forward even amid heartache, gently encouraging those who are setting off on a new journey.

Released in November 2016, it is the group’s 16th single and their first to achieve million sales.

It’s also known for being performed by Nanami Hashimoto as center during her final stage at the 67th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.

Its warm message—don’t fear goodbyes, and cherish the miracle of having met—will surely resonate deeply with elementary school students about to graduate.

When you feel the sadness of parting from friends, this is a song that will quietly give you courage.

To the EarthLyrics and Composition: Hanzaki Yoshiko

Yoshiko Hanzaki “To the Earth – Chorus ver. – Elementary School Students (Kansai University Elementary School Choir)” MUSIC VIDEO

A grand ballad themed around environmental issues and love for our planet.

Misako Hanazaki’s clear, translucent vocals, together with the gentle tones of piano and strings, envelop the listener’s heart.

Released as a digital-only single in November 2021 and later included on the August 2022 album “Utaben 3,” this piece has, since 2024, been featured in fifth-grade music textbooks and cherished as a choral song in elementary schools across Japan.

Combined with children’s pure voices, it offers listeners a chance to reflect on the preciousness of the Earth.

spring breeze

Spring Breeze | Spring Song [Children's Song]

The piece created by Tetsuzo Wada and Ryohei Hirose features a charming melody that gently wraps the soft arrival of spring, evoking the breath of nature.

While depicting scenes of the spring breeze caressing budding trees, intertwining its song with babbling streams, and frolicking with grasses and flowers, it conveys the hopeful atmosphere of a new season.

Broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” from April 1972, it remained in many listeners’ hearts, accompanied by the clear voices of the Arakawa Tokyo Children’s Choir.

In 2012, it returned to radio for the first time in about 40 years as part of the “Minna no Uta Excavation Project.” It is a perfect song for children starting a new school year and for anyone eagerly awaiting the arrival of spring, and will surely continue to be sung for years to come.

Caribbean Dream JourneySakushi: Hirano Yukari / Sakkyoku: Hashimoto Shōji

Caribbean Dream Journey

Set in the Caribbean, this piece portrays children pursuing adventure and dreams.

Released in 1989, it deftly balances the protagonist’s quest for dreams with the romance of pirates amid a sweeping tale of adventure.

Its gradually accelerating tempo captivates young listeners.

Featured in Kyoiku Geijutsu-sha’s junior high school music textbook “Music for Junior High School 1,” it has been widely sung at choral competitions and school events.

A heartwarming choral work that adds color to school memories.