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

If I’m wrapped in kindnessMatsutoya Yumi

2-2 Wrapped in Kindness

This is the third single by singer-songwriter Yumi Matsutoya, known not only for her own songs but also for writing music for many other artists.

Originally released in 1974, it became widely known beyond her fan base when it was used in 1989 as the ending theme for the Studio Ghibli film Kiki’s Delivery Service.

Its catchy melody set to a lively rhythm makes it fun to sing, and because so many people know it, it’s also recommended as a choral piece for elementary school students.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Beyond the tearsNakamura Hachidai

Hisamatsu Junior High School Chorus ~Beyond the Tears~

It’s a hopeful song that carries the message: rather than crying and regretting, let’s keep moving forward while looking toward tomorrow.

It became a hit on the NHK music program “Stage 101” in the 1970s and was released as the debut single of the music group Sing Out.

Ever since, it has remained a beloved classic for many years.

Its open, uplifting melody—like flying straight through the sky—leaves a strong impression.

Let’s have children, who are brimming with possibilities for the future, sing it.

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Araki Jakkan

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bondYamazaki Tomoko

【Choral Song】Bonds / With Lyrics【24/200】

How about a moving choral piece that sings of the miracle of meeting friends and companions, and of how we’re always connected even when we’re apart? It’s a work by Tomoko Yamazaki, a composer from Chiba Prefecture.

The lyrics make it perfect for a graduation ceremony.

Memories with friends are often the tiniest things—like the walk home you shared.

But when graduation comes, those little things turn into shining memories.

You might find yourself in tears while singing.

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Araki Jakkan

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The Last ChimeWakamatsu Kan

Last Chime (with Lyrics)

As the title “The Last Chime” suggests, this is a choral piece themed around the final class at school—in other words, graduation.

Among the many graduation songs out there, this one is distinctive in that it specifically focuses on elementary school.

Its lyrics are easy for elementary students to picture, mentioning things like finally managing the vaulting box and growing sunflowers in the flower bed.

It’s truly a perfect choral piece for an elementary school graduation ceremony.

Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata / “Himawari no Yakusoku” Sung by Everyone

This is a song released by Motohiro Hata in 2014.

It was used as the theme song for a Doraemon movie as well as in various commercials, becoming a long-running hit.

It’s a staple for band performances and is also commonly performed as a choral piece or in solo acoustic sets.

Its gentle melody can be sung by everyone from small children to the elderly.

It’s the kind of expression that might only be possible in Japanese.

It’s a masterpiece that will continue to be sung for years to come.

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kinya

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At any timeYugeda Kensuke

Halfway-to-Adulthood Ceremony Song ‘No Matter When’ with Lyrics

At age 20 you attend the Coming-of-Age Ceremony, and at age 10, half that age, you celebrate the Half Coming-of-Age Ceremony.

How about a choral piece themed around that Half Coming-of-Age Ceremony? It’s a work by Kensuke Yugeda, a musician based in Saga Prefecture.

The lyrics are lovely, reflecting on being 10 years old—ten years since birth—and on the special people who have always been by your side.

Whether those years felt long or passed in a flash, singing this song is sure to stir many feelings in your heart.

Please sing it with all your emotion.

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Araki Jakkan

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Eyes of the heartMiki Takashi

Kokoro no Hitomi [Chorus] With Lyrics

A warm, instantly touching song that resonates with the heart.

The lyrics capture the bond of two people who have walked a long life together and their deep love for each other.

Released in May 1985 as Kyu Sakamoto’s posthumous work, it moved countless listeners.

The fact that it was recorded in a public session at an NHK studio on August 12, 1985, just before Sakamoto’s passing, further adds to its appeal.

Widely loved as a choral piece, it has been featured in junior high school music textbooks and is highly regarded in education settings.

It’s a recommended song for times when you want to feel a precious bond with someone or be enveloped by a voice that stays close to your heart.