[Sports Day BGM] Carefully selected classic standards and popular hit songs perfect for the closing ceremony

ApollodorusMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Apollodorus” Official Lyric Video

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GREEN APPLE’s new song showcases the band’s signature pop-polished rock sound and poignant, thought-provoking lyrics.

It weaves in emotional depth and philosophical themes, focusing on the complexities of human feelings and social issues.

Released in July 2024, the track highlights the band’s musical evolution.

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GREEN APPLE’s songs have also been featured in advertisements, TV drama theme songs, and commercials, earning support from a wide audience.

It’s a perfect track for moments that celebrate hard work, such as school sports day closing ceremonies.

Be sure to give it a listen!

BONNumber_i

Number_i – BON (Official Music Video)

An ambitious work that fuses Japanese tradition with contemporary music.

The bonsai-themed lyrics express harmony with nature and introspective themes.

The blend of traditional Japanese instruments and modern beats is exquisite and resonates with listeners.

It’s a track that showcases Sho Hirano’s production skills.

It’s included on the mini-album “No.O -ring-,” released in May 2024.

The music video was translated into 10 languages and gained global attention.

Highly recommended if you’re looking for a perfect song for a sports day closing ceremony.

Its refreshing melody and powerful rhythm will heighten the sense of accomplishment for the hardworking athletes.

Radetzky MarchJohann Strauss I

340,000 views: Johann Strauss I “Radetzky March” — Conducted by Hiroshi Yoshida, Teatro Comunale di Bologna Philharmonic

Radetzky March is one of the signature waltzes by Johann Strauss I, who was active in Vienna in the Austrian Empire.

With an intro melody that makes a powerful impact, this piece engraves its main theme in your memory after just one listen! The performance is also extremely vigorous, evoking an atmosphere that seems to praise those who have given their all.

When you listen to this piece, you might find yourself thinking, “I’m really glad I gave it everything I had,” and feeling a proud sense of fulfillment.

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Light of FirefliesSukottorando min’yō

Light of Fireflies

How about “Hotaru no Hikari,” a song beloved for scenes where something comes to an end? It’s also strongly associated with the music played when a shop is closing.

The original is the Scottish folk song “Auld Lang Syne,” to which Japanese lyrics were added to create “Hotaru no Hikari.” Some say the image of it as an “ending song” became established because it was played during the finale of the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Its gentle yet wistful melody will lend an emotional flourish to your closing ceremony.

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Heaven and HellOfufenbakku

Heaven and Hell / Sports Day BGM

Its exhilarating melody and lively rhythm make it perfect for a sports day finale.

Born in 19th-century France, this work originated from a story that satirically portrays the absurdities of human society through the gods of Olympus.

With its catchy phrases—familiar to almost everyone—and a performance full of vitality, it puts listeners in a joyful mood.

Premiered in Paris in October 1858, it went on to achieve 228 performances by the following year.

Since then, it has continued to be performed worldwide and used in a variety of settings.

The melodic line, in harmony with the rhythm of running footsteps, will create impeccable timing as an exit march for school sports festivals and athletic meets.

William Tell OvertureRosshīni

[Yuri Simonov] Gioachino Rossini: Opera “William Tell”, Overture (March of Swiss Army)

The overture to a grand opera by Rossini, one of Italy’s most iconic composers.

Structured in four parts, it begins at dawn, passes through a storm scene, moves into pastoral tranquility, and then unfolds into a heroic march—a truly masterful progression.

Premiered in 1829, this work became widely known as the opening theme of the American TV series The Lone Ranger and was also used on Fuji TV’s Oretachi Hyokin-zoku, lodging itself in the memories of many.

Its powerful rhythms and dynamic melodies make it perfect for the exit scene at a school sports day, heightening the excitement as participants leave the field and bringing the event to a rousing, resonant close.

Trumpet VoluntaryJeremiah Clark

Trumpet Voluntary

This is a classic celebratory piece whose brilliant tones instantly elevate the atmosphere of any venue.

Included around 1700 in the keyboard music collection A Choice Collection of Ayres, it features a memorable melody that imitates the bright sound of the trumpet, and has been performed by many distinguished artists such as Maurice André and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Since it was played at the 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, it has been cherished as a wedding standard.

It’s an effective choice for moments when you want to energize the scene—such as a brisk, processional entrance or honoring achievements at an awards ceremony.