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[Ensemble Pieces for Elementary School Students] A comprehensive introduction from timeless classics to the latest hits!

Here are some recommended ensemble pieces for elementary school students!

As children enter elementary school, they get more chances to play in ensembles at events like music festivals, recitals, and sports days.

Starting from simply making sounds and working together to create a single harmony can be quite challenging.

However, striving together toward one goal is a valuable experience for learning teamwork, and it’s also a great opportunity to get hands-on with instruments.

In this article, we’ve gathered popular J-pop songs and classic ensemble pieces that elementary school kids love.

If you’re looking for ensemble pieces that kids will be excited to perform, be sure to check these out!

Playlist

[Ensemble Pieces for Elementary School Students] A comprehensive introduction from timeless classics to the latest hits!
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1ultramarineYOASOBI
ultramarineYOASOBIplay_arrow
YOASOBI’s songs are based on novels and stories...
2swallowYOASOBI
swallowYOASOBIplay_arrow
The NHK children's program “Hirogare! Irotori…”
3Bridge of Gloryyuzu
Bridge of Gloryyuzuplay_arrow
A heartwarming cheer song from Yuzu. Athens Oli...
4Passion ContinentHakasé Tarō
Passion ContinentHakasé Tarōplay_arrow
The TBS-affiliated documentary program “Jounetsu Tairiku”...
5Sing, Sing, SingLouis Prima
Sing, Sing, SingLouis Primaplay_arrow
This song, emblematic of the Swing Era, is energetically...
6JupiterGustav Holst
JupiterGustav Holstplay_arrow
Gustav Holst’s signature work, The Planets…
7Merry-Go-Round of LifeHisaishi Joe
Merry-Go-Round of LifeHisaishi Joeplay_arrow
A heartwarming piece by Joe Hisaishi is being performed by elementary school students...
8African SymphonyVan McCoy and the Soul City Symphony
African SymphonyVan McCoy and the Soul City Symphonyplay_arrow
A composition that incorporates African rhythms and musical elements...
9Theme of Lupin the ThirdŌno Yūji
Theme of Lupin the ThirdŌno Yūjiplay_arrow
Even generations who didn’t watch it in real time inevitably know it…
10Kitearashi
Kitearashiplay_arrow
Songs by Arashi, Japan’s national idol group, ...
11Country RoadHon’na Yoko
Country RoadHon'na Yokoplay_arrow
The popular animated film produced by Studio Ghibli, “Whisper of the Heart,”...
12Detective Conan Main ThemeŌno Katsuo
Detective Conan Main ThemeŌno Katsuoplay_arrow
It began airing in 1996 and, over many years…
13Lovers’ ConcertoThe Toys
Lovers' ConcertoThe Toysplay_arrow
The fusion of classical music and pop has given rise to…
14puffPeter, Paul & Mary
puffPeter, Paul & Maryplay_arrow
A lively rhythm and a heartwarming melody are the charms of this 1...
15Under the SeaAlan Menken
Under the SeaAlan Menkenplay_arrow
The Little Mermaid, a Disney production...
16He is the pirate.Klaus Badelt/Hans Zimmer
He is the pirate.Klaus Badelt/Hans Zimmerplay_arrow
The mov— Pirates of the Caribbean’s sa…
17Marigoldaimyon
Marigoldaimyonplay_arrow
“Marygold,” which is also one of Aimyon’s signature songs…
18LemonYonezu Kenshi
LemonYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
When you turn popular J-pop into an ensemble piece, the kids...
19Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA
Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSAplay_arrow
LiSA, who was released in July 2019...
20A Whole New WorldAlan Menken
A Whole New WorldAlan Menkenplay_arrow
Disney’s animated film released in 1992…
21Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiroplay_arrow
Dorae… has also become popular among elementary school children.
22SenbonzakuraKurousa-P
SenbonzakuraKurousa-Pplay_arrow
The hugely popular song that represents Vocaloid, Senbonzakura. 20…
23Variations on ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’Vorufuganggu Amadeusu Mōtsaruto
Variations on 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star'Vorufuganggu Amadeusu Mōtsarutoplay_arrow
In 1778, Wolfgang Amadeus...
24Let’s dance in a circle (Wasshoi)V6
Let's dance in a circle (Wasshoi)V6play_arrow
The song “WA ni nat…” is memorable for its uplifting lyrics.
25Official HIGE DANDismPretender
Official HIGE DANDismPretenderplay_arrow
Office released in May 2019...
26Mela!Ryokushokushakai
Mela!Ryokushokushakaiplay_arrow
Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s songs are characterized by a refreshing sound.
27The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP
The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAPplay_arrow
The nationally beloved song 'Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana' is...
28Always With MeKimura Yumi
Always With MeKimura Yumiplay_arrow
Yumi Kimura, whose work was released in July 2001…
29Carrying YouInoue Azumi
Carrying YouInoue Azumiplay_arrow
It's even in music textbooks and is familiar to elementary school students...
30paprikaFoorin
paprikaFoorinplay_arrow
Both the singing and the dancing are, for elementary school children...
31Doraemon: Make My Dreams Come Truemao
Doraemon: Make My Dreams Come Truemaoplay_arrow
Speaking of anime that children love, “Dorae…”
32100% CourageMakaino Kōji
100% CourageMakaino Kōjiplay_arrow
The theme song of the nationally beloved anime Nintama Rantaro…
33Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKS
Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKSplay_arrow
HoneyW, which enjoys overwhelming support from the younger generation…
34MiracleGReeeeN
MiracleGReeeeNplay_arrow
Released in 2008, the drama “ROO…
35That gentle girlsupittsu
That gentle girlsupittsuplay_arrow
Spitz’s 40… released in 2019
36strollInoue Azumi
strollInoue Azumiplay_arrow
When it comes to ensemble staples, “Sanpo” is the go-to, isn’t it? …
37At any timeYugeda Kensuke
At any timeYugeda Kensukeplay_arrow
A gentle song that expresses gratitude at the milestone of turning ten
38Beauty and the BeastAlan Menken
Beauty and the BeastAlan Menkenplay_arrow
One of Disney’s works, Beauty and the Beast…
39Flower of loveaimyon
Flower of loveaimyonplay_arrow
An emotionally rich melody that resonates in the hearts of elementary school children...
40swallowYOASOBI with Midorīzu
swallowYOASOBI with Midorīzuplay_arrow
A song of small kindness and hope