[Standard] A compilation of popular songs recommended for award ceremonies [Classical / BGM]

From the New WorldAntonin Dovoruzaak

Dvořák Symphony No. 9 From the New World, Second Movement (Goin’ Home) John Barbirolli

One of the signature works by Czech composer Antonín Dvořák is his Symphony No.

9, “From the New World.” In Japan, the second movement is especially well known.

Many people will recognize it if you mention Keizo Horiuchi’s lyrics “Tooki yama ni hi wa ochite” (“The sun sets behind distant mountains”).

In some areas, this melody plays at 5 p.m.

It’s a piece that makes you want to go home when you hear it, but it also suits award ceremonies perfectly.

I’m sure most of you have heard it at a ceremony at least once.

When honoring someone who has contributed to the local community, this is definitely a piece you’ll want to use.

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MessiahGeorg Friedrich Händel

Handel: Hallelujah Chorus from the oratorio Messiah

When introducing classical music that is often heard at award ceremonies, Messiah is indispensable.

It was composed by the German-born composer George Frideric Handel.

One of his representative works, Messiah consists of three parts and 52 pieces; the most famous is No.

44, the “Hallelujah Chorus,” which is the final piece of Part II.

Yes, it’s that piece that repeats the word “Hallelujah.” Since “hallelujah” means “praise,” it’s perfect for award ceremonies.

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Rocky Themebirukonti

Every ROCKY Training Montage in Order

It’s a classic known as a pinnacle of sports music.

With its exhilarating, powerful brass section and a melody that resonates with those who strive, this piece delivers a universal message of effort and challenge.

Composed for a film released in 1977, Bill Conti crafted it with great care to fit the scenes perfectly, all within a limited budget of $25,000.

It topped the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for a Grammy Award.

Ideal as a cheer song for school sports days and athletic events, it’s widely loved as an encouraging anthem that most people have heard at least once and that boosts the determination to keep going.

It’s a small worldRichard M. SHERMAN / Robert B. SHERMAN

It’s a Small World (From “It’s a Small World”)

Everyone loves Disneyland’s attraction “it’s a small world.” The song with the same name might be perfect for award ceremonies at sporting events, too! Its cute, cheerful vibe could also make it great background music for preschool or kindergarten sports days.

After all, rivals who compete and battle it out can become friends once the game is over—an ideal situation for this song, which says, “the world is one.” There’s also a version sung by AKB48 uploaded on video sites.

Be sure to check it out for reference!

Fanfare ‘Splendor’bikutā ōkesutora

Fanfare 'Splendor'

Fanfare Kabi is the perfect number for an awards ceremony honoring the winner, with trumpets resounding triumphantly right from the start.

Just as the title “Kabi” (meaning ornate or splendid) suggests, its brilliant and beautiful melody is sure to elevate the ceremony! You may have heard it as background music at weddings or horse races.

It’s highly recommended when you want to create a dazzling atmosphere for the ceremony and make it as grand as possible.

Why not choose it as your BGM?

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