[Touching] Entrance/Exit Songs for Graduation Ceremonies: Classics & the Latest BGM
A graduation ceremony marks the culmination of school life and the start of a new chapter.
It’s a milestone event filled with the sadness of parting and the excitement of a new life.
To make the ceremony even more moving, music is essential.
Entrance and exit songs are important, of course, and so are the farewell songs played by the underclassmen.
In this article, we’ve gathered popular graduation songs that are perfect for entrances, exits, and farewells.
Put care into your song selection so you can create a performance that will become a lifelong memory.
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[Touching] Entrance and Exit Songs for Graduation Ceremonies: Classic & Latest BGM (91–100)
Jesu, Joy of Man’s DesiringJ.S.Bach

A timeless masterpiece whose gentle, heaven-evokingly beautiful melody captures hearts and never lets go.
It is part of a cantata composed by Johann Sebastian Bach in 1723 and has been performed by various ensembles.
The violin solo and string ensemble versions are perfect as background music for graduation ceremonies celebrating new beginnings.
The work embodies faith in Christ and love for God, and its beautiful words and moving melody are what resonate so deeply with listeners.
At the very moment of celebrating children who have grown so admirably, the swell of the music will further heighten the moving atmosphere of the venue.
I want to become a cherry blossom tree.AKB48

AKB48’s 20th single, released with the catchphrase “I’ll be here forever.” The center was AKB’s unshakable ace, Atsuko Maeda.
It’s a heart-stirring song that’s almost always used for AKB graduation events; just hearing the intro can bring you to tears.
With lyrics like, “Even if you’re troubled and lose your way, the cherry tree will keep standing without changing its place,” it’s a life-affirming anthem that tugs at the hearts of listeners of any age.
It’s a perfect recommendation as entrance/exit background music for graduation ceremonies that will move even those who aren’t idol fans.
Be sure to also check out Yuki Kashiwagi’s acoustic version.
Cherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHI

EXILE ATSUSHI’s “Sakura no Kisetsu” is a song that, with its moving vocals, adds color to many graduation ceremonies.
It drew attention when it was selected as the compulsory piece for the 2014 81st NHK All-Japan School Choir Competition, and it also became widely loved through the music program Minna no Uta.
The lyrics, which evoke scenes of graduation, are especially memorable, and the warm, embracing melody moves not only the graduates but also the current students and faculty.
With the arrival of spring, ATSUSHI’s voice beautifully conveys both the bittersweetness and the hope of a new beginning.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm_RJ3K8faEAdachi Kana

Kana Adachi’s “Sakura Yell” brightens and glamorously colors the recessional.
Released in 2018, the song was featured in a cram school commercial and chosen as the cheering song for the 34th Konami Open Swimming Championships.
Its lyrics, which describe what you love and what you love about your friends, leave you feeling wonderfully refreshed.
Even when the future tends to make you anxious, the warm words of those around you help you move forward with a positive mindset.
Why not use this song for the processional and recessional of your graduation ceremony to keep everyone smiling to the very end?
Gathering “A” and “I”WEAVER

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.



