RAG MusicChildcare
Lovely childcare

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.

Playlist

Ensemble Performances by Older Kindergarteners Heat Up! A Collection of Recommended Song Ideas for Recitals
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1Become the windtsuji ayano
Become the windtsuji ayanoplay_arrow
The Cat Returns theme song: warm vocals and gentle lyrics
2Sing Sing ShinRui Purima
Sing Sing ShinRui Purimaplay_arrow
A jazzy classic packed with irresistible rhythm
3Fiend Like MeAran Menken
Fiend Like MeAran Menkenplay_arrow
Genie's jazzy song “Friend Like Me”
4RPGSEKAI NO OWARI
RPGSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
A song of hope and adventure, expressing the bonds of companionship
5Beyond the rainbowSakata Osamu
Beyond the rainbowSakata Osamuplay_arrow
Osamu Sakata's songs give children dreams and hope.
6Bridge of Gloryyuzu
Bridge of Gloryyuzuplay_arrow
A moving song that supports children on their way toward their dreams
7African SymphonyVan Makkoi
African SymphonyVan Makkoiplay_arrow
A musical experience to enjoy the rhythms of Africa
8Flowers will bloom.Kanno Yōko
Flowers will bloom.Kanno Yōkoplay_arrow
We Won’t Forget the Great East Japan Earthquake: The Song of Hope “Flowers Will Bloom”
9Country RoadJon Denbā
Country RoadJon Denbāplay_arrow
Country Roads, a popular cover song from the animated film
10Space Battleship Yamatosasaki isao
Space Battleship Yamatosasaki isaoplay_arrow
Space anime theme song moves children
11Passion ContinentHakasé Tarō
Passion ContinentHakasé Tarōplay_arrow
Taro Hakase’s passionate “Jounetsu Tairiku”
12Full of dreamsSeki Yumiko
Full of dreamsSeki Yumikoplay_arrow
The lively hit song from Chibi Maruko-chan
13Winter WonderlandFerikkusu Bānādo
Winter WonderlandFerikkusu Bānādoplay_arrow
A masterpiece that paints a winter scene, heartwarming music
14paprikaYonezu Kenshi
paprikaYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s Foorin “Paprika”
15Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiroplay_arrow
Hata Motohiro’s movie theme song, a masterpiece depicting friendship and love
16Let It GoKurisuten Andāson=Ropezu Robāto Ropezu
Let It GoKurisuten Andāson=Ropezu Robāto Ropezuplay_arrow
“Let It Go” becomes a worldwide mega-hit
17Pirates of the CaribbeanHansu Jimā
Pirates of the CaribbeanHansu Jimāplay_arrow
Introduction to the Pirates of the Caribbean theme song
18A Little Love SongMONGOL800
A Little Love SongMONGOL800play_arrow
A Small Love Song, warm lyrics
19Grandfather’s ClockHenrī Kurei Wāku
Grandfather's ClockHenrī Kurei Wākuplay_arrow
The clock’s song, with a gentle melody that echoes in the heart
20Mickey Mouse MarchJimī Doddo
Mickey Mouse MarchJimī Doddoplay_arrow
Mickey Mouse's fun song, popular with children
21Tsubame (YOASOBI with Midories)
Tsubame (YOASOBI with Midories)play_arrow
A heartwarming song that depicts a swallow’s small dream
22Until the world becomes oneMakaino Kōji
Until the world becomes oneMakaino Kōjiplay_arrow
Nintama Rantarō’s ending theme, Peace Song
23I want to become the wind.THE BOOM
I want to become the wind.THE BOOMplay_arrow
Kazufumi Miyazawa’s Japanese samba, a song of hope
24BilieveSugimoto Ryuichi
BilieveSugimoto Ryuichiplay_arrow
Ryuichi Sugimoto’s moving graduation song
25Children all over the world
Children all over the worldplay_arrow
Let's dance to a song that wishes for children's happiness.
26ensemble
ensembleplay_arrow
Music activities that deepen children's bonds through ensemble playing
27Song of Joy
Song of Joyplay_arrow
Expressing gratitude and hope in a graduation ceremony song
28Bouquet of the Windsakushi: nakata arihiro / sakkyoku: nakagawa hirotaka
Bouquet of the Windsakushi: nakata arihiro / sakkyoku: nakagawa hirotakaplay_arrow
Introduction to warm songs recommended for kindergarten entrance ceremonies
29Smilesakushi: kitagawa yūjin / sakkyoku: kitagawa yūjin
Smilesakushi: kitagawa yūjin / sakkyoku: kitagawa yūjinplay_arrow
A lively, cheerful song that brings a smile to everyone
30Ode to Joy
Ode to Joyplay_arrow
The charm of the Ninth Symphony, a symbol of peace and brotherhood
31Puppy MarchSakushi: Kuno Shizuo / Sakkyoku: Gaikoku kyoku
Puppy MarchSakushi: Kuno Shizuo / Sakkyoku: Gaikoku kyokuplay_arrow
Dog music for kids to enjoy
32Flowers will bloom.sakushi: iwai shūji / sakkyoku: kanno yōko
Flowers will bloom.sakushi: iwai shūji / sakkyoku: kanno yōkoplay_arrow
In time with the piano performance by the teacher or other adults, gently…
33Small World
Small Worldplay_arrow
Song of Peace and Harmony for the Children of the World
34Happy ChildrenShinzawa Toshihiko
Happy ChildrenShinzawa Toshihikoplay_arrow
A song where children's smiles spread happiness
35Let’s draw a picture in the blue sky.Sakushi: Kazumi Kazuki / Sakkyoku: Hajime Kamishiba
Let's draw a picture in the blue sky.Sakushi: Kazumi Kazuki / Sakkyoku: Hajime Kamishibaplay_arrow
A cheerful children's song to sing at the kindergarten entrance ceremony
36Friendship HymnSakushi: Sakata Hiroo / Sakkyoku: Amerika Min’yō
Friendship HymnSakushi: Sakata Hiroo / Sakkyoku: Amerika Min'yōplay_arrow
A bright song about friendship, everyone forming a circle
37stroll
strollplay_arrow
Totoro’s “Sanpo” is a delightful classic.
38Anpanman’s March
Anpanman's Marchplay_arrow
Anpanman is a very popular character among children.
39My Neighbor TotoroInoue Azumi
My Neighbor TotoroInoue Azumiplay_arrow
Enjoy musical expression with theme songs from Studio Ghibli films
40Frog ChorusSakushi: Okamoto Toshiaki / Sakkyoku: Doitsu kyoku
Frog ChorusSakushi: Okamoto Toshiaki / Sakkyoku: Doitsu kyokuplay_arrow
The frog round is a fun melody.
41[Ensemble] 100% Courage
[Ensemble] 100% Courageplay_arrow
Enjoying a performance of “Courage 100%” as an ensemble at the recital
42Santa Claus is coming
Santa Claus is comingplay_arrow
Santa’s gentle winter song, loved by children
43A Whole New World
A Whole New Worldplay_arrow
Beautiful music and songs from Disney movies
44When I Become a First Gradersakushi: mado michio / sakkyokusha: yamamoto naozumi
When I Become a First Gradersakushi: mado michio / sakkyokusha: yamamoto naozumiplay_arrow
A Song of Dreams and Hopes for Entering Elementary School
45Jingle Bells
Jingle Bellsplay_arrow
Music to enjoy with bright winter melodies
46Red birds and little birds, etc.
Red birds and little birds, etc.play_arrow
The mysterious world of colorful birds
47Silent Night
Silent Nightplay_arrow
A heartwarming classic that echoes on a winter night
48Medaka no Gakkō, etc.
Medaka no Gakkō, etc.play_arrow
Song of the medaka: a hymn to the vibrancy of life and harmony
49strollSakushi: Nakagawa Rieko / Sakkyoku: Hisaishi Joe
strollSakushi: Nakagawa Rieko / Sakkyoku: Hisaishi Joeplay_arrow
A bright marching song, a song to enjoy with children
50concert
concertplay_arrow
Conveying cooperation and growth through children’s ensemble performances