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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I want to sing at the senior class recital! Choral songs that 5-year-olds can sing with heart (11–20)
Your voiceYokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi
“Kimi no Koe,” a song long loved and continually sung on NHK’s Okaasan to Issho, features lyrics that express the love parents want to convey to their children and a gently heartwarming melody, making it a great choice for recitals and graduation ceremonies.
Its message—that both high and low voices are each wonderful, and when they come together they create beautiful harmony—also resonates deeply.
It’s not only about love from parent to child; it also embodies affection and gratitude toward friends, so it would likely be well received at thank-you gatherings as well.
BELIVESakushi/Sakkyoku: Sugimoto Ryuuichi
The song written and composed by Ryuichi Sugimoto is a wonderful choral piece themed around hope for the future and the bonds between friends.
Its lyrics depict overcoming hardships and turning them into joy, carrying many messages that resonate with children.
Since it was released in 1998 as the ending theme of an NHK program, it has been widely sung at school choir competitions and graduation ceremonies.
Why not try singing it with sign language at your recital or preschool graduation?
Goodbye, our preschoolShinzawa Toshihiko
Often sung at nursery and kindergarten graduation ceremonies, this song is filled with the warm feelings of watching children grow.
The lyrics were written by Toshihiko Shinzawa, and the music was composed by Hideo Shimazutsu.
The lyrics are packed with memories from life at the school, and listening to the song warms the heart.
Released in July 1996, it has become a beloved staple of graduation songs.
In addition to graduation ceremonies, singing it during everyday childcare activities may create lasting memories for the children.
It’s also nice to sing while thinking together about the meaning of the lyrics.
Friends are a good thing.Sakushi: Iwaya Tokiko / Sakkyoku: Miki Takashi
“Tomodachi wa Ii Monda” is a song that lets you once again feel just how wonderful friends truly are.
It was composed by Takashi Miki, who also wrote the music for the hugely popular Anpanman songs “Anpanman March” and “Yūki Rinrin.” Set to a very gentle melody, the lyrics express the idea that friends are precious beings who can support each other anytime, anywhere.
It’s a perfect song not only for everyday singing time, but also for graduation ceremonies.
For children who feel sad about parting from their friends at graduation, singing this song with all their hearts can help them think, “Everyone else is doing their best, so I’ll do my best too.”
Time for an adventure!Wada Akiko
This song, “Saa Bouken da,” is known as an insert song from the children’s program Ponkikkies.
It sings about the spirit of taking on new challenges and the determination to keep going even when things are tough.
By the time children turn five, they become the eldest in their kindergarten and will be starting elementary school the following year.
They likely face more moments than younger children when they want to be brave and do their best.
In those times, we’d love for them to listen to and sing this song.
With its gentle feel, it’s also perfect for graduation ceremonies.
