[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 and latest BGM (41–50)
Best FriendKiroro
You can’t talk about graduation songs without this one.
Just as the title “Best Friend” suggests, it’s a classic by Kiroro that sings about an irreplaceable friend.
As the moment of farewell draws near and you walk out to this song, memories come flooding back and your eyes begin to well up—it’s that kind of song.
[Moving] Entrance/Exit Songs for Graduation Ceremonies: Classic & Latest BGM (51–60)
Song of DepartureMr.Children
A heartwarming ballad by Mr.Children that gives you hope and courage for a fresh start! Released in October 2007 as the theme song for the film “Koizora,” this piece gently embraces the anxiety and loneliness felt at life’s turning points, and reminds us of the importance of moving forward.
The chorus is filled with anticipation for the future.
It’s the perfect song for those facing major milestones like graduation or school entrance ceremonies.
Listening to it will surely give you the courage to dive into a new environment!
Graduation song made with everyoneberii guddoman
In the spring of 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic led to widespread school closures and the cancellation of graduation ceremonies, this graduation song was created out of a desire to do something for students and their families.
When they asked for lyric ideas and phrases on Twitter, the members said they were moved to tears reading the submissions.
The vivid, true-to-life lyrics stir the hearts of everyone who listens.
The music video, sprinkled with submitted photos, is also a must-see.
Spring from “The Four Seasons”Antonio Vivaldi
Is there anyone who doesn’t know this piece or hasn’t heard it? It’s “Spring” from The Four Seasons, a violin concerto by Antonio Vivaldi, one of the leading composers of the late Baroque, born in Venice.
The Four Seasons consists of four works, each containing three movements.
The first of the four is the one introduced here, “Spring.” Its bright and lively melodies—evoking birdsong, murmuring streams, and spring storms—perfectly capture the arrival of spring and make it an ideal processional for graduation ceremonies.
They enhance the celebratory atmosphere of new beginnings.
As an aside, The Four Seasons is the collective title for Concertos Nos.
1–4 from The Contest Between Harmony and Invention, a set of twelve concertos.
Among them, “Spring” is by far the most widely known and famous.
March 9Remioromen
This song, March 9th, is well known both because Maki Horikita appears in the music video and because Remioromen wrote it for the wedding of someone important to them.
It’s already a classic as a graduation song, isn’t it? How about choosing this song as the one to send off the graduates? It will resonate not only with the graduates but also with the family members attending the ceremony.
It’s a gentle masterpiece that also conveys the bittersweet feeling of setting off on a new journey.
The blue sky and a momentmakaroni enpitsu
A pop-rock number by Macaroni Enpitsu! The lyrics, which depict both the fleeting nature and the brilliance of youth, really hit home.
Released in March 2019 as a digital-only single, it was also featured in a McDonald’s Japan commercial.
Included on the album “season,” this song is a fan favorite that’s often performed live.
It’s characterized by a driving band sound and lyrics that portray the struggles and shine of young people.
With a message about cherishing every moment of youth, it resonates strongly with listeners.
To all high school students nearing graduation, you might be feeling anxious about what’s next.
But why not listen to this song and throw yourself into enjoying this very moment?
FriendKetsumeishi
This is Ketsumeishi’s fourth single, released in 2002, a classic that broke into the top 10 on the Oricon Singles Chart and boosted their popularity.
The theme is, plainly, “parting with friends.” A warm, comforting track, carefully delivered rap, and deeply moving lyrics come together to make graduation ceremonies even more touching.
It’s a song you’ll want to gift to a dear friend you’re parting ways with, as a message of support.