Ensemble Performances by Older Kindergarteners Heat Up! A Collection of Recommended Song Ideas for Recitals

Song of Joy

Song of Joy [Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony]

“Yorokobi no Uta,” sung at graduation ceremonies from kindergarten, is a song by Yoko Komiyama.

Written from the perspective of children about to graduate, it expresses their joy and gratitude toward parents and teachers.

A distinctive feature is its structure with parts for adults—such as parents and teachers—creating a call-and-response style.

Through this song, why not share the appreciation and love that can be hard to put into words? Another charm of the piece is how it conveys the excitement and anticipation for life after graduation.

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Let’s draw a picture in the blue sky.Sakushi: Kazumi Kazuki / Sakkyoku: Hajime Kamishiba

Heisei 25 (2013) Tega no Oka Kindergarten Music Recital – Senior Class – Singing – Let’s Paint a Picture in the Blue Sky

Let us introduce a wonderful song that parents and guardians can sing at the entrance ceremony.

“Aoi Sora ni E o Kakou” (Let’s Draw on the Blue Sky) is a lively piece that sings of a dreamlike world where you draw a big ship in the blue sky and set off on an adventure.

It features lyrics that spark children’s imaginations and a bright, upbeat melody.

The energetic call-and-response “Ei! Ya!” is fun too, making it great to sing together with the children.

It’s also popular in educational settings, so singing it at the entrance ceremony will surely delight the kids.

It’s perfect for easing the nerves of children who may feel anxious in a new environment.

[Ensemble] 100% Courage

FY2023 Recital: Sorakujira Team Ensemble “100% Courage” #Hatsukaichi Kujira Nursery School #4-year-olds #5-year-olds #Ensemble

How about using “Yuuki 100%” for the recital ensemble? This song is one of the pieces often performed at daycare centers and kindergartens, and it’s very familiar to children.

It’s also appealing that, with the teacher playing the main piano part, the piece can be performed using only percussion for the rest.

It’s an uplifting song that gives you energy when you listen to it, so practice should be enjoyable, too.

Try having fun with the arrangement—sing while playing, or switch instruments partway through.

Smilesakushi: kitagawa yūjin / sakkyoku: kitagawa yūjin

Smile

Just by singing and dancing, this energetic song makes your heart flutter with excitement and fills you with happiness.

Written and composed by Yujin Kitagawa, it’s included on the album “Yuzu Smile,” released in July 2003.

With its bright, poppy melody and lyrics that convey a message of believing in the power of a smile, it’s beloved by a wide range of listeners, from children to adults.

It’s perfect for singing at a kindergarten entrance ceremony, and it would also be super cute to dance to with parents at events like sports days.

It’s a wonderful song that brings smiles to everyone!

Friendship HymnSakushi: Sakata Hiroo / Sakkyoku: Amerika Min’yō

Friendship Hymn

This is a bright, energetic song with the theme of the importance of friendship.

Set to the melody of an American folk tune with Japanese lyrics, it’s characterized by a lively rhythm and approachable words.

It spread from the 1970s to the 1980s and has been beloved as part of school education and choir repertoires.

It’s perfect for entrance ceremonies to ease the nerves of new students.

If everyone holds hands, forms a circle, and sings while dancing, smiles are sure to appear naturally.

I think it’s a wonderful song that creates a warm atmosphere to celebrate meeting new friends.

Small World

Handbells: A Child's World

This heartwarming song, themed around the peace and harmony of children around the world, is appealing for its simple and easy-to-remember melody.

First unveiled at the 1964 New York World’s Fair and beloved at Disney parks worldwide, the song was created by the Sherman Brothers.

It carries a message about the importance of people from different cultures joining hands, making it perfect for handbell performance.

When played with children, each person performs their part, allowing everyone to experience the joy of creating one piece of music together.

Incorporating it into early childhood music activities can also help nurture children’s expressive abilities.

My Neighbor TotoroInoue Azumi

♪ Keyboard harmonica “My Neighbor Totoro” ... 5-year-olds (Lion Class)

Azumi Inoue’s theme songs from Studio Ghibli films are beloved by children and are perfect for the melodica.

Let’s play them while recalling scenes from the movies, carried by their gentle melodies.

It’s also fun to express elements from the lyrics—like rain, the moon, and the ocarina—together with the children through sound.

The slow tempo makes it easy for everyone to play in sync.

If you perform at a recital, the parents are sure to be pleased.

It can also spark children’s imaginations about nature and mysterious creatures.