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

rainbowMoriyama Naotaro

Lyrics by Naotaro Moriyama and Kazu Okachimachi, composed by Takafumi Nobunaga / Niji (Rainbow) lyrics N. Moriyama, K. Okachimachi, composition T. Nobunaga / Niji

This heartwarming song by Naotaro Moriyama sings of opposing emotions—encounters and farewells, joy and sorrow—through a melody that is gentle yet powerful.

Even when people share the same moment, each person feels something different; this duality of life is expressed with delicate words.

Released in 2006 as the set piece for the NHK National School Music Competition (Junior High School Division), its universal message has kept it beloved and widely sung in many schools to this day.

It’s a song that resonates during moments of sharing precious time with friends, such as at graduation ceremonies and school festivals—one you’ll definitely want to perform as a choir.

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

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.

CorrectRADWIMPS

2023-03-09 3rd-year grade chorus “Seikai”

A song produced for NHK’s “RADWIMPS 18-sai 2018” that feels like it could become a new standard for junior high school choirs.

You can watch the program on NHK’s official YouTube channel.

The scenes where 1,000 teenagers—each bringing their own thoughts and feelings—join together with the three members of RADWIMPS to sing and shed tears are nothing short of moving.

Please check it out for inspiration! The lyrics, which portray young people taking one step at a time while grappling with the unique worries and haziness of adolescence, will resonate with many.

The chorus in the hook is beautiful—a true anthem of youth.

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

Gunjou [Mixed Chorus, Four-Part Version]

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.

BelieveLyrics and Composition: Sugimoto Ryūichi

With Lyrics: BELIEVE [Three-Part Female Chorus]

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.

Let’s sing of springSakushi: Kobayashi Junichi / Sakkyoku: Nakada Yoshinao

Let's sing of spring

Amid the gentle light of spring, this heartwarming song—crafted by Junichi Kobayashi and Yoshinao Nakada—tenderly accompanies the feelings of new students.

Its melody is light and approachable, making it easy for children to hum along.

The lyrics weave in expressions of spring’s arrival in languages from around the world, offering the charm of shared joy that transcends borders.

Since the 1970s, it has been included in elementary school music textbooks and widely used in music education.

Long cherished by many, it’s a perfect piece to sing at entrance ceremonies and spring events as children take their first steps into a new environment.

Lapis-Lazuli EarthMatsuda Seiko

[Choral Piece] Lapis-Colored Earth / Mixed Three-Part Chorus [With Lyrics]

Often featured as an incredibly moving, tear-jerking song, this piece was released by Seiko Matsuda in 1986.

It’s a gentle ballad whose grand worldview and tender lyrics resonate deeply.

While it’s known as a standard choral piece for junior high school students, its relatively mature feel makes it well-suited for high school graduation scenes.

Its straightforward, beautiful harmonies can further bring out the song’s appeal, and its message—like a blessing for the future—will sink into the hearts of those setting out on their next journey.

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