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

In elementary schools, students often perform choral singing in various settings.

While choral pieces add a vibrant touch to school events, many teachers may struggle with song selection.

In this article, we introduce recommended choral songs for elementary school students.

We’ve picked a wide range—from songs commonly sung in music class and classic graduation pieces to trending J-pop hits.

All are masterpieces that will bring out the brilliance of children’s pure voices, so please use this as a reference.

[Elementary School Choir Songs] A comprehensive showcase of everything from moving classics to the latest hit tunes! (91–100)

ultramarineSakushi: Minamisōma Shiritsu Ogataka Chūgakkō Heisei Nijūyon Nendo Sotsugyōsei / Oda Miki / Sakkyoku: Nobunaga Takutomi

A moving choral piece that unites the hearts of students separated by the Great East Japan Earthquake! This gem was created by the 2012 graduating class of Odaka Junior High School in Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture, together with composer Takafumi Nobunaga.

The feelings of students forced into evacuation are conveyed through vocals that are both powerful and heartrending.

Centered on themes of recovery from the disaster and human bonds, this work sings of hope for the future—an ideal song for bringing hearts together across classes and grades, and for sharing heartfelt sentiments through the power of voices.

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BelieveLyrics and Composition: Sugimoto Ryūichi

With Lyrics: BELIEVE [Three-Part Female Chorus]
Believe Composer/Lyricist: Sugimoto Ryūichi

A heartwarming choral piece by Ryuichi Sugimoto that sings of “support and hope for friends.” Its beautiful melodic line is striking, imbued with the warmth of standing by one another and the hope of walking into the future together.

The piece was used in 1998 as the ending theme for NHK’s nature documentary program “Ikimono Chikyū Kikō” (The Living Earth Travelogue), and later gained widespread recognition for its appeal as a choral work, becoming a staple at school events and choral competitions.

It’s a wonderful song that deepens bonds with friends by uniting voices as one—perfect for creating cherished memories with dear friends and companions.

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People and PeopleYugeda Kensuke

"Hito to Hito" (Lyrics: Tomohiro Iwai, Music: Kensuke Yugeda, Performance: Toin Gakuen Elementary School) — a choral piece for a music concert
People and PeopleYugeda Kensuke

This is a warm piece that sings about the importance of encounters through music.

The fresh melodies woven by Kensuke Yugedate carry a gentle calm while conveying a moving message.

In clear, resonant words, it speaks of the joy born from human connections and the inevitable meaning hidden within chance meetings.

Delivered by the pure voices of the Toin Gakuen Elementary School Choir, the work is also slated to appear in elementary school music textbooks starting in 2024.

Its kind, uplifting message is perfect for children who are about to meet new people in a new environment.

As they take their next step in school life, this wonderful song will give them courage and hope—please give it a listen.

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In conclusion

We introduced some recommended choral pieces for elementary school students.

Every piece had wonderful lyrics and harmonies.

Children’s pure voices create moving choral performances.

Use this article as a reference to choose the perfect song that matches the children’s personalities and the scene.