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[Choral Songs You Can Sing in English] Recommended Pieces for Choral Competitions Too!

Accompanist / Piano InstructorYuri
Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
Yoga teacherYuko S.
Nice to meet you. I’m Yuko S. I teach yoga, meditation, and Laughter Yoga Music. I offer Laughter Yoga Music because ensuring children’s psychological safety fosters the development of their brains and minds and helps them cultivate their talents. I have produced many Laughter Yoga Music recreation sessions that simply let people enjoy laughter, music, and dance—connecting India and Japan via Zoom for both children and adults. My track record includes regularly held Nerima Laughter Yoga classes, regularly held Kichijoji Laughter Yoga Music classes, and occasional Laughter Yoga Music events. I’m currently involved in various kinds of work, and as I began facing myself more deeply, I continued studying NLP—sometimes called an instruction manual for the brain and mind—as well as the deeper unconscious realms of the psyche; I now also work as a psychological therapist. I love music, too. Back in my student days, I was such a big fan of the band LÄ-PPISCH that I even joined their fan club. I was a total live-music girl, spending most of my part-time earnings on indie concert tickets, lol. I listen to music across genres, and since I’ve lived in India, I especially listen to a lot of Indian music.

While singing in English might feel a bit intimidating, many people probably still harbor a longing to try it.

In this article, we’ve selected songs from film scores and Western pop music that are perfect for choral singing in English.

It’s easy to focus on how it sounds—thinking things like “I have to get close to a native accent”—but the top priority is understanding the song and uniting with your fellow singers to create music together!

Treasure your desire to sing choral pieces in English and dive into practice.

We also touch on the meaning of the lyrics and the films in which these songs appear, so please use this as a reference.

Choral Songs You Can Sing in English: Recommended Pieces for Choir Competitions, Too! (31–40)

Take Me Home Country RoadsOlivia Newton-John

Take Me Home, Country Roads (Country Road) / Olivia Newton-John

Take Me Home Country RoadsOlivia Newton-John

A song by Olivia Newton-John, who enjoyed worldwide popularity with numerous hit tracks as a singer while also succeeding as a businesswoman.

It’s a cover of a well-known American popular song, and it became famous in Japan for being used as an insert song and the ending theme in the Studio Ghibli film “Whisper of the Heart.” True to its title, the nostalgic melody creates an atmosphere that suits choral performance perfectly.

It’s also a number that makes you want to sing together—fresh in memory for its 2019 Rugby World Cup parody version, “Victory Road.”

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In conclusion

Have you found an English choral piece you want to sing? You might feel hesitant just because it’s in English, but with solid practice, I’m sure it will turn into the joy of thinking, “I’m really glad we chose this song!” This challenge will surely lead to greater confidence in the future!