Ensemble Performances by Older Kindergarteners Heat Up! A Collection of Recommended Song Ideas for Recitals
There are likely many ensemble pieces performed at senior kindergarteners’ recitals and graduation ceremonies.
Playing in an ensemble with all the children together not only creates fun memories but also provides an important opportunity to foster the joy of making music together and to develop expressive skills.
Here, we introduce recommended ensemble pieces that senior kindergarten children can enjoy performing.
We’ve gathered popular selections among nursery and kindergarten teachers, spanning a wide range of genres from pop to classical.
Enjoy performing together as a team and make lasting memories.
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Ensemble Performances by Older Kindergarteners Get Exciting! A Collection of Recommended Music Ideas for Recitals (21–30)
Until the world becomes oneMakaino Kōji
The ending theme song of NHK’s popular anime Nintama Rantarō.
Sung by Ya-Ya-yah, a unit formed from Johnny’s Jr., it drew attention for the chorus’s sign-language choreography.
With its gentle, beautiful melody and warm, message-driven lyrics, it’s popular as a choral piece and also recommended for ensemble performance.
Playing it on instruments with simple yet resonant tones—such as handbells—can further enhance its beauty.
Especially now, when the world yearns for peace, it seems likely to become an ensemble that truly moves everyone’s hearts.
I want to become the wind.THE BOOM
Born from vocalist Kazufumi Miyazawa’s desire to create a “Japanese samba,” Kaze ni Naritai is THE BOOM’s 16th single, released in 1995.
Its breezy, cheerful, and heartwarming melody gives you a fluttering sense of excitement, and it seems like children could enjoy performing it too.
Performances of this bright tune also convey the kids’ hard work to the listening parents.
It would be great to deliver a powerful performance that symbolizes a future full of hope!
BilieveSugimoto Ryuichi
One of the signature songs by lyricist and composer Ryuichi Sugimoto, known for numerous choral pieces such as “Tomorrow” and “Kono Hoshi ni Umarete.” It’s often used at elementary and junior high school graduation ceremonies, and it’s a piece that truly resonates with listeners.
Covered by the idol group V6 and featured in many TV shows and dramas, it’s a number almost everyone has heard, with a beautiful, familiar melody from the very beginning.
Although the chord progression is simple, it’s a masterpiece that conveys a grand sense of love, making it a great recommendation for ensemble performances in formal settings.
stroll
Sampo, the opening theme of Studio Ghibli’s film My Neighbor Totoro released in 1988, is a hugely popular song among children of every generation.
Its bright rhythm that makes you want to start walking, along with lyrics that seem to capture the joys kids discover on a stroll, make singing it feel like going on an adventure! The song is also popular as a dance tune, so it’s fun to come up with choreography that matches the words and try dancing to it.
Perfect as BGM or for dances at school sports days!
Anpanman’s March
When it comes to characters beloved by infants and toddlers, Anpanman is at the top of the list! Many children probably know the song Anpanman no March, which became the opening theme for the anime “Soreike! Anpanman.” The lyrics conjure up the image of the kind and strong Anpanman, and you can just imagine kids striking poses as if they were Anpanman themselves.
While it’s common to enjoy dancing with original choreography, trying your hand at playing it on an instrument is also highly recommended!
Children all over the world
Why not dance energetically to the song “Sekai-jū no Kodomo-tachi ga,” whose lyrics wishing happiness for children around the world are truly moving? You can have fun with simple choreography—march in place while swinging both arms, or hold hands with your friends.
Choreography using sign language is also popular, so this is a great chance to try a sign-language dance.
If you slow the tempo a little, it also works well for a chorus.
Please feel free to use it for a variety of recreational activities.
ensemble
Ensemble performances are a great way for children attending kindergarten or nursery school to bond and deliver a cohesive presentation.
Start with instruments like tambourines and castanets, and encourage them to try a variety of instruments.
You can use children’s songs as a theme, or incorporate popular anime songs and J-pop hits.
For more challenging parts like piano or drums, staff members can handle the performance.
It’s a perfect act to enliven any event—recitals, birthday parties, or farewell gatherings.
Encourage the children to take on musical performances that will become treasured memories.
