[2026] Let's Sing at the Chorus Competition! A Roundup of Recommended Western Songs

My ImmortalEvanescence

My Immortal – Evanescence | One Voice Children’s Choir | Kids Cover (Official Music Video)

Evanescence – My Immortal (Official HD Music Video)

A rock ballad that begins with a gentle piano melody and features Amy Lee’s crystalline vocals that resonate with the heart.

Released in 2003 by the American band Evanescence from their major-label debut album Fallen, the song is a poignant work depicting longing for the departed and the pain of farewell.

The quiet piano gradually builds into a full band sound, unfolding into a cinematic, grand atmosphere.

It was also included on the soundtrack of the film Daredevil and garnered such a response that it was certified Gold.

The song was nominated for Best Rock Video at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards, and its dreamlike, black-and-white music video is another highlight.

If you’re performing it as a choir, you might make the most of the ballad-like first half and express it together with one heart.

Sweet Child O’ MineGuns N’ Roses

Choir! Choir! Choir! sings Gn’R “Sweet Child O’ Mine”

Guns N’ Roses – Sweet Child O’ Mine (Official Music Video)

The love song, which begins with a powerful guitar riff and features a beautiful melody and a moving vocal performance, was released in June 1988 as a single from the 1987 album Appetite for Destruction.

For the American hard rock band Guns N’ Roses, this work became their first No.

1 hit in the United States, and it has been loved across generations, appearing in films such as Thor: Love and Thunder.

It was also performed during their Japan tour in May 2025, sending the venue into a frenzy.

Reimagined as a choral piece, it could reveal a new charm that harmonizes the raw energy of hard rock with the gentleness of a ballad.

Having the entire class sing it together would create a deeply moving, heartfelt stage.

Golden HourJVKE

Golden Hour (JVKE) | One Voice Children’s Choir kids music cover in Shanghai, China

JVKE – golden hour (official music video)

This song is striking for its inventive soundscape, where the delicate beauty of chamber pop intertwines with sweeping strings.

Jake (JVKE), a singer-songwriter from Rhode Island, grew up immersed in music under the guidance of his mother, a music teacher, and his father, a pastor.

Featured on the album “this is what ____ feels like (Vol.

1–4),” the track was created in collaboration with his brother, Zac Lawson, and released in July 2022.

Its lyrics fantastically depict blissful moments with a lover, harmonizing beautifully with a grand, piano-centered arrangement.

While the piece demands powerful vocals and expressive delivery, its structure also shines as a choral work, allowing the beauty of the harmonies to stand out.

Like a PrayerMadonna

Like a Prayer (Choir Version of “Deadpool & Wolverine”) & Carol of the Bells – Extended | Sanctura

Madonna – Like A Prayer (Official Video)

This popular song is known for its powerful vocals and the overwhelming soundscape woven by gospel-style choruses.

Its lyrics skillfully fuse religious themes with human love, making it a work that symbolizes the musical maturity of Madonna, the American artist.

Released in March 1989, it gained widespread popularity as the lead single from the album of the same name, Like a Prayer, topping charts in various countries including the United States and the United Kingdom.

Also featured in a Pepsi-Cola commercial, the song sparked debate over its religious imagery, yet it has continued to enjoy enduring popularity.

If performed as a choral piece, having the entire class sing the gospel-inspired chorus parts can create a grand production that envelops the entire venue.

Cruel SummerTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift’s “Cruel Summer”, Choired! | You Have to See This!

Taylor Swift – Cruel Summer (Official Audio)

This song vividly portrays the rush of passionate love and the hidden anguish within it.

Released by American artist Taylor Swift in August 2019 from her album Lover, it features a synth-pop sound marked by distinctive synthesizer tones and a swaying beat, conveying the urgency and addictive feelings of a summer romance.

Reissued as a single in June 2023, it reached No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won multiple awards, including iHeartRadio Music Awards’ TikTok Bop of the Year.

With lyrics that depict longing for a partner and the emotional turbulence of a secret romance, it’s perfect as a sing-along summer love song—and an ideal choice for students who want to share powerful emotions.

LovelyBillie Eilish, Khalid

Lovely – Billie Eilish & Khalid | One Voice Children’s Choir | Kids Cover (Official Music Video)

This work is notable for its dark, unhurried sound.

While expressing deep sorrow and loneliness, its progression somehow conveys a sense of hope that resonates with the heart.

The contrasting voices of Billie Eilish and Khalid create an exquisite harmony.

Released in April 2018, it was also featured on the soundtrack of the Netflix drama “13 Reasons Why.” The lyrics, which portray the emotions of people struggling with mental anguish, have struck a chord with many listeners.

If performed at a choir competition, it would undoubtedly leave a deep impression on the audience.

Let It GoIdina Menzel

Idina Menzel – Let It Go (from Frozen) (Official Video)

Frozen, which was also extremely popular among children in Japan, was released as a Disney film in 2013.

The generation that used to hum its songs might be the very ones now in the chorus competition age.

How about trying that familiar song in English this time? Singing it as a choir adds depth to the music and lets you feel a different kind of charm.

If you don’t have many members with the vocal strength to carry the solo parts, we recommend having several people sing them in unison.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

Report a problem