[Sports Day BGM] A selection of classic tunes that liven up the venue

Hungarian Dance No. 5Johannes Brahms

Hungarian Dance No. 5 (Brahms)

One of the dance pieces by the German composer Brahms, based on the music of the Hungarian Roma people.

The complete set consists of 21 pieces, among which No.

5 arranged for orchestra is especially famous.

A key highlight is how the middle section builds excitement with its distinctive use of pauses and rhythm.

For sports festivals, it’s a great recommendation for unique events like costume relays, borrowing races, and centipede races! With frequent cymbal use and a tense, suspenseful mood, it can make the competitions even more thrilling.

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Entrance of the Swordsman (Thunder and Lightning)Julius Fučík

Fučík: Entry of the Swordsmen (Thunder and Lightning) [Naxos Classical Curation #Comical]

A march for brass band composed by the Czech composer Julius Fučík.

At the time, Fučík was fascinated by the Roman Empire and is said to have written the piece with the image of gladiators entering the arena.

The music makes extensive use of tumbling, chromatic rhythms, and the contrast between the brass in the first half and the woodwinds in the second half is delightful.

The tempo follows the steady regularity of a march, making it a great recommendation as an entrance and exit march at school sports days.

It’s a highly rousing piece as background music, so give it a listen with your kids!

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typewriterLeroy Anderson

Leroy Anderson “The Typewriter” Nagano Civic Wind Orchestra 44th Regular Concert

This is a humorous masterpiece by American composer Leroy Anderson that uses a typewriter as a percussion instrument.

A typewriter is a machine—like today’s computers—that prints letters by striking them onto paper.

The piece features the clacking of the typewriter keys, the bell that chimes at the end of a line, and the “zip” sound when the carriage returns the paper cylinder to the start of the next line.

Its unique staging makes it a delightful piece, perfect as entertainment at a sports day, for a lunchtime break, or as background music between events.

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African SymphonyVan McCoy

Yutaka Sado & Siena Wind Orchestra / African Symphony

With its dynamic sound and lively rhythm, this piece is an ideal choice for sports day BGM or a dance number.

Featuring a symphonic arrangement infused with African rhythms, it has the power to energize listeners.

Included on a 7-inch single released in Italy in October 1976, this track showcases Van McCoy’s talent to the fullest.

It’s perfect for opening and closing ceremonies, as well as background music between events, and is sure to lift the atmosphere across the venue.

It might even make not only the children but also the parents want to move to the beat.

Overturesugiyama kouichi

Symphonic Suite Dragon Quest I Overture - BRASS EXCEED TOKYO

Known as one of Koichi Sugiyama’s signature works, this piece is characterized by its grand orchestral sound.

The anecdote that he completed it in just five minutes speaks volumes about his musical talent.

It was composed for the game Dragon Quest, released in 1986.

Although it is video game music, it has become so widely beloved that it is performed in concert halls as well.

If you use it as background music for a group gymnastics performance, it will undoubtedly liven up the venue with a bright and refreshing atmosphere! Its dramatic elements also make it a perfect match for the highlights of the routine.