I want to sing it at the senior class recital! A choral piece that 5-year-olds can sing with all their heart
For five-year-olds, graduation ceremonies and recitals are treasured memories that tell the story of their growth so far.You want to choose songs that linger in the heart, but finding pieces that suit children’s voices can be surprisingly challenging, right?So here, we’ll introduce popular songs for graduation ceremonies and recitals, known for their warm lyrics and gentle melodies.Singing together with the children will surely make for wonderful memories.Use this as a guide and feel the joy of singing together with friends and loved ones, joining your voices as one!
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I want to sing this at the senior class recital! Choral pieces that 5-year-olds can sing with all their hearts (71–80)
Album of Memories
There is a graduation song beloved by many called “Omoide no Album” (Memory Album).
The lyrics were written by Toshi Masuko and the music was composed by Tetsumaro Honda.
After it was featured on NHK’s music program “Minna no Uta,” word of mouth spread, and it began to be sung at many kindergarten and nursery school graduation ceremonies.
The song’s lyrics look back on the events of a year spent in kindergarten or nursery school, tracing the journey up to graduation.
Singing it brings back past memories and is likely to move you to tears.
Do-Re-Mi SongSakushi: Osukā Hamāsutain 2-sei / Sakkyoku: Richādo Rojāsu
Do-Re-Mi, a song that helps you learn the musical scale while singing.
It’s a world-famous classic, featured in the musical—and later the film—The Sound of Music.
In Japan, it was introduced on NHK’s Minna no Uta and appears in music textbooks, so many children know it.
The song pairs each note with a corresponding word and takes you through Do-Re-Mi-Fa-So-La-Ti-Do.
It’s great for kids who don’t take instrument or singing lessons, because they can easily learn about music.
Highly recommended.
Let’s sing and have fun while mastering Do-Re-Mi!
Friendship HymnSakushi: Sakata Hiroo / Sakkyoku: Amerika Min’yō
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.
To the Sun in the Palm of Your HandSakushi: Yanase Takashi / Sakkyoku: Izumi Taku
“Tenohira o Taiyou ni” (Palms to the Sun) is a classic whose warm lyrics by Takashi Yanase and melody by Taku Izumi resonate deeply.
Its lyrics, filled with the joy of living and love for small creatures, will enrich the sensitivities of five-year-olds.
Since it was broadcast on Minna no Uta in 1962, it has continued to be cherished by many.
In 2006, it was selected as one of Japan’s 100 Most Beloved Songs.
It’s a perfect piece to sing at recitals or kindergarten graduation ceremonies.
If you sing it with the children while holding your palms up to the sun, it will surely become a cherished memory.
My precious friendHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
A gentle song depicting warm bonds of the heart was born on NHK Educational TV’s “Okaasan to Issho” in September 2024.
Sung by Yuichiro Hanada and Maya Nagata, the piece conveys precious time with friends and the spirit of supporting one another, set to a poppy, friendly melody.
The warm vocals produced by D.W.
Nicols resonate with children, making it a popular choice for kindergarten and nursery school performances.
Also included on the album “NHK Okaasan to Issho Saishin Best Hyuurara Bunbun!,” this track is a recommended song to enjoy with family and teachers, enriching moments of togetherness.
Song: Hometown
“Furusato,” the song performed by the idol group Arashi, is very popular with children and is also well known as a choral piece.
How about having your five-year-olds sing it at their recital? Since it works as a choral song, there are various ways to perform it, such as two-part or three-part harmony, but for preschoolers, simply having everyone sing the main melody together would be more than lovely.
When practicing, encourage them to really listen to the voices around them and pay attention to pitch.
It would also be wonderful to arrange it like Arashi’s version, creating sections where different parts sing separately and sections where everyone sings together.
Always togetherboku to kimi.
This is a graduation song performed by the children’s song creators “Boku to Kimi.” The piece is memorable for its warm lyrics sung to a piano accompaniment.
The lyrics recall cherished memories that make the graduation ceremony even more moving, and express gratitude to teachers and friends.
It’s a graduation song that helps children take a big step forward as they enter elementary school.
