[Touching] Entrance/Exit Songs for Graduation Ceremonies: Classics & the Latest BGM

I’m waiting for you.King&Prince

King & Prince “Kimi wo Matteru” MV YouTube Edit

King & Prince’s “Kimi wo Matteiru” is a perfect song for entrance and exit processions at graduation ceremonies.

Its refreshing, forward-looking message stands out, warmly celebrating a new beginning.

The lyrics were written by singer-songwriter Yu Takahashi, offering graduates the hope that “a bright future is waiting for you.” As students exit, this song will send them off toward a hopeful fresh start.

With King & Prince’s bright, radiant vocals, it will surely make the ceremony even more memorable and splendid.

To the days without a nameyama

yama “To the Nameless Days” MV

yama’s “To the Nameless Days” is a song that etches itself in your heart, accompanying every moment of a graduation ceremony.

Crafted by Yuuki Nagumo, this piece enriches emotions without directly speaking of graduation or departure.

When you’re taking your first step toward a new path and a swirl of feelings rises within you, listening to “To the Nameless Days” will bring the scenes of your memories vividly back to life.

Used as BGM for a graduation video, it will stir emotions as a never-fading page of youth.

Its emotional, enveloping melody and vocals make it the perfect gift for students standing at the starting line of what comes next.

Don’t bloom.WHITE JAM

[This Year’s No.1 Graduation Song] [MV] Don’t Bloom / WHITE JAM

If you were to color the tearful farewells of graduation and the hope of new beginnings with music, WHITE JAM’s “Sakanaide” would be indispensable.

This song, which emotionally recalls scenes from school life, is a gem where a bittersweet melody intersects with an uplifting beat.

Like its music video, it will etch warm memories into the listener’s heart.

As the cherry blossoms bloom, farewells arrive—yet even while evoking that moment of graduation, it carries a message that lets you start walking forward, dreaming of the day you’ll meet again.

If this song plays at the ceremony, it will surely make the moment unforgettable.

Before the cherry blossoms bloomkinoko teikoku

Kinoko Teikoku – Before the Cherry Blossoms Bloom

The song that adds a touch of color to graduates setting off with many memories and promises is “Before the Cherry Blossoms Bloom,” released by Kinoko Teikoku in 2015.

Its lyrics portray feelings and inner conflicts common among graduates—such as the loneliness of graduation and the anxiety they carry, yet the determination to look toward the future for their goals.

Whether during the processional or recessional, both the lyrics and the gentle melody are sure to resonate with graduates’ hearts.

While it stays close to them, it’s also a song that gives a firm push on the back at the end, sending them off.

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‘Jupiter’ from the suite ‘The Planets’Gustav Holst

Gustav Holst: “Jupiter” aus “Die Planeten” op. 32 mit Andrew Manze | NDR Radiophilharmonie

An excerpt from the orchestral suite The Planets, composed by Gustav Holst between 1914 and 1917.

Its grand orchestration and gently waltzing strings are deeply moving.

Depicting Jupiter as the “Bringer of Jollity,” this piece captivates with an atmosphere full of dignity and hope.

Its historical context is also fascinating, having premiered on September 29, 1918, in the final week of World War I.

Used as a processional and recessional at a graduation ceremony, it would splendidly mark a new beginning.

It’s sure to be etched in children’s hearts as a lifelong memory.

CanonJohann Pachelbel

Pachelbel – Canon in D-dur

Canon, a representative piece by the German composer Johann Pachelbel, is believed to have been composed around 1680.

It is one of the most beloved works of Baroque music and is performed at various ceremonies such as weddings and graduations.

Written for three violins and continuo, the piece is characterized by its repeating patterns.

The same melodic line is imitated by other parts entering later, creating rich harmonies and overlapping melodies.

Simply listening to it brings a sense of calm; using it as processional or recessional music at a graduation ceremony will gently envelop the entire venue in a peaceful atmosphere.

Gathering “A” and “I”WEAVER

WEAVER – Collecting “A” and “I” (Music Video Short ver.)

A graduation song created by WEAVER, a three-piece band of piano, bass, and drums, to send off students finishing school.

The refreshing, pure piano intro evokes a gentle spring breeze and leaves a strong impression.

The band’s distinctive guitar-less setup gives rise to a simple yet refined sound that resonates pleasantly.

With its relaxed melody and warm, profound lyrics, this track is perfect as entrance and exit music for graduation ceremonies, touching not only students but also their families.

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