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 precious memories that tell the story of their growth so far.
You want to choose a song that stays in their hearts, but finding pieces that suit children’s voices can be surprisingly challenging.
So here, we’re introducing popular songs for graduations and recitals that feature warm lyrics and gentle melodies.
Singing together with the children will surely become a wonderful memory.
Use this as a guide and feel the joy of joining voices with friends and loved ones!
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Songs they want to sing at the senior class recital! Choral pieces that 5-year-olds can sing with all their hearts (81–90)
When I Become a First GraderSakushi: Mado Michio / Sakkyoku: Yamamoto Naosumi
“When I Become a First Grader” is a song filled with children’s dreams and hopes.
Its lyrics, which sing about fun times with a hundred friends, gently encourage children as they head into a new environment.
The warm poetry of Michio Mado and the friendly melody by Naotsumi Yamamoto blend beautifully.
Since its release in 1966, the song has been sung at many kindergarten graduation and school entrance ceremonies.
When performed by six-year-old children with their soft voices, it’s sure to fill the venue with smiles.
Consider including it as a cheer for children taking their first steps into a new chapter.
Thump-thump, boom! First Graderssakushi: itō akira / sakkyoku: sakurai jun
“Dokidoki Don! First Graders” is a wonderful song that cheers on children as they take a new step forward.
Akira Ito’s warm lyrics and Jun Sakurai’s catchy melody beautifully capture the hopes and anxieties of kids about to start school.
First broadcast on “Hirake! Ponkikki” in 1986, this song remains a beloved classic in many people’s hearts.
It’s perfect for graduation ceremonies and recitals.
With lyrics that support children’s feelings and encourage their first steps into a new world, it’s sure to warm the hearts of parents as well.
Why not sing it together and let your hopes for a new life grow?
Happy ChildrenShinzawa Toshihiko
If you’re looking for a song that unites the preschoolers on stage with the attending parents in the audience, we recommend Happy Children.
It’s sure to create excitement just like a live concert.
The lyrics, with lines like “Talking with children makes everyone happy; watching children makes everyone smile,” are easy to learn, and above all, the fun melody naturally gets your body moving.
The chorus is repetitive and easy to memorize, and it gets even more exciting when you add choreography and sing along! If you’re unsure which song to choose, this is one you should definitely listen to at least once.
The Root of the HeartDoi Yuko
Starting with the line “Before we knew it, you’d grown so much,” this gentle graduation song conveys the warm feelings of parents and teachers as they watch over children’s growth.
It’s often sung not only at graduation ceremonies but also at thank-you parties and similar events.
A play and song themed around future dreams
A play and song themed around “future dreams” that lets you feel how much the children have grown since they were babies is perfect for their final school performance.
Ask the children in advance what they want to be in the future, and on the day, have each child wear a costume of their chosen future self and present one by one.
Speaking in front of others about their dreams and the reasons behind them can be nerve‑racking, so it’s a good idea to practice beforehand where and how they’ll present.
It may also help the flow to have the teachers in charge decide in advance when the piano will come in and when to bring out any props for the presentations.
In conclusion
The way the five-year-olds sing brings smiles and inspiration to everyone in the venue.
Along with the memories, you can create meaningful moments that deepen your class bonds at graduation ceremonies and recitals.
Please, teachers and parents alike, enjoy this wonderful time together, where the children’s eyes sparkle and their singing fills the air.