[2026] Let's Sing at the Chorus Competition! A Roundup of Recommended Western Songs
When it comes time to choose a piece for the chorus competition, I think many people are thinking, “We don’t want to overlap with other classes!” Since it’s a special competition, you want to pick songs that are uniquely yours and show a performance that stands out from the rest.
In times like that, singing Western music is highly recommended! So in this article, I’ll introduce lots of Western songs that are great for choral performances.
I’ve included not only timeless classics but also recent pop hits, so please use this as a reference when selecting your piece.
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[2026] Try Singing These at Your Choir Competition! Recommended Western Songs (21–30)
Hey JudeThe Beatles
The Beatles are a rock band whose catchy musical style has won fans all over the world.
They’re a band everyone knows, from children to adults.
Among their works, a song we recommend for choir competitions is Hey Jude.
Even among the Beatles’ catalog, this piece strongly reflects the characteristics of pop music.
Because of that, it pairs well with choral singing, which makes extensive use of harmony, and its simple structure also makes it exceptionally easy to sing.
The RoseBette Midler
It’s the theme song of the film “The Rose,” sung by the star Bette Midler.
Harumi Miyako covered it in Japanese, and it became the theme song for the Studio Ghibli film “Only Yesterday.” Both the lyrics and the melody are beautiful.
With its relaxed rhythm, it’s recommended even for those singing Western music for the first time.
My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion
It’s the song famous as the theme of the movie Titanic.
It became a worldwide mega-hit and is also Celine Dion’s biggest hit.
It’s popular as a choral piece in many countries, with groups like the Vienna Boys’ Choir covering it.
The film’s iconic scenes come to mind, don’t they?
BelieverImagine Dragons
If you want to energize your choral competition with a high-impact piece, we recommend Believer.
This song by Imagine Dragons—an alternative rock band highly acclaimed worldwide—is a sports-themed hit that took the world by storm.
Although its powerful melody might seem ill-suited to choral performance, as long as you keep a steady beat with steps or similar rhythms, you can maintain a high level of quality.
Man In The MirrorMichael Jackson
It’s a single from the album Bad.
The song carries a message of self-reflection and changing the world.
It was performed in Michael Jackson’s documentary film This Is It, which led some people to become fans of the track.
It also enjoys enduring popularity overseas as a choral piece.