A lovely graduation song

[Graduation Ceremony BGM] Guaranteed to move you! A comprehensive introduction to classic tear-jerkers!

Representative, Elysion Philharmonic Orchestrasai-kisaragi
Heisei College of Music, Composition Course. Studied composition and conducting under Keizo Ideta, piano under Chinami Kira, and arts management under Takuma Konishi. With a focus on community and music, I work to revitalize my hometown of Saga Prefecture. While performing as a double bassist with wind ensembles and orchestras across Kyushu, I participated on double bass in the “Orchestra Without Borders” orchestra camp of the professional game and anime music ensemble Eminence Orchestra, held in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture in September 2012. During CAPCOM’s Kyushu Tour in 2016, I not only performed as an orchestra member but also served on the production staff. I currently serve as the managing representative for the game and anime performance groups Elysion Philharmonic Orchestra (Saga Prefecture) and Fukuoka Game Music Wind Orchestra (Fukuoka Prefecture), and handle conducting, arranging, and public relations.
Graduated from a music school / 21 years of piano experiencesatomi
I began playing the piano at the age of four and spent six years at a conservatory, focusing mainly on classical music while honing my skills. In addition to solo performance, I studied extensively in chamber music and two-piano repertoire, and I had the opportunity to perform twice on stage as a soloist in piano concertos. While not to the same extent as classical, I also learned jazz and pop through practical performance. I was active as a pianist in various settings, including instrumental and vocal/choral accompaniment, performance assistance for other departments, and recording sessions. Beyond the piano, I devoted five years to the trombone in a wind ensemble. I hope to draw on these experiences to share the charm of music with many people.

BGM to add a flourish to a moving graduation ceremony.For teachers sending off their graduates, choosing the right music to color this milestone in the children’s lives can be a real challenge.So in this article, we’ve gathered a selection of classic, go-to pieces that are perfect for graduation ceremony BGM!We picked several tracks of different types—from orchestral works that lend a brilliant touch to the entrance scene to gentle, wistful piano pieces suited to quieter moments—so please use them as a guide for your music selection.We hope the ceremony will become a lasting memory, accompanied by music, for the children, their families, and the teachers alike.

Graduation Ceremony BGM: Guaranteed to Move You! A Showcase of Tear-Jerking Classic Standards (21–30)

Prelude to Act I from the music drama ‘Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg’Richard Wagner

Prelude to Act I from Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg

Prelude to Act I from the music drama 'Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg'Richard Wagner

Watch “Prelude to Act I from the music drama ‘Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg’ Richard Wagner” on YouTube

Richard Wagner’s opera Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, composed in 1862, is Wagner’s only comic work and a grand masterpiece that took more than 20 years from conception to completion.

Among its highlights is the Prelude, a roughly 10-minute piece that showcases Wagner’s refined orchestration, featuring a brilliant array of instrumental colors.

It makes a compelling choice as background music for a moving graduation ceremony, enriching an unforgettable moment for graduates embarking on a new chapter, their families, and the teachers who send them off.

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Air on the G StringJ.S.Bach

Bach “Air on the G String”

Air on the G StringJ.S.Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Air on the G String” captivates with its gentle, soothing melody and the beautiful sonorities created by overlapping voice parts.

Although this piece is an arrangement in C major of the second movement from the Orchestral Suite No.

3 in D major, BWV 1068, adapted so it can be played solely on the violin’s G string, it is beloved in performances across various instruments and ensembles.

While maintaining a dignified atmosphere, its calm, embracing warmth makes it perfect for graduation ceremonies celebrating students’ new beginnings.

How about using it for moments like the presentation of diplomas, quietly watching over the children?

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Jesu, Joy of Man’s DesiringJ.S.Bach

J S Bach Jesus bleibet meine Freude BWV 147 Ton Koopman 480p

Jesu, Joy of Man’s DesiringJ.S.Bach

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring by Johann Sebastian Bach is part of a cantata composed in 1723.

Performed by various ensembles, its gentle, beautiful melody—almost as if guiding people to heaven—continues to captivate many hearts.

The violin solo and string ensemble versions, in particular, are ideal as background music for graduation ceremonies that celebrate new beginnings.

At the very moment of honoring children who have grown so splendidly, the swelling of the music will heighten the moving atmosphere of the venue even more.

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Pomp and Circumstance, Op. 39Edward Elgar

Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance | BBC Proms 2014 – BBC

Pomp and Circumstance, Op. 39Edward Elgar

Edward Elgar’s signature work, Pomp and Circumstance, Op.

39, premiered in 1901 and quickly won the hearts of the British public, becoming beloved as a patriotic anthem of the United Kingdom.

It is a classic masterpiece frequently heard at various ceremonies.

Infused with anticipation for a radiant future, a touch of sentiment, and the composer’s passion, this piece splendidly adorns moments of parting and new beginnings.

If you are choosing BGM for a graduation ceremony, this historically acclaimed work is an unquestionably fitting choice!

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“Spring,” Movement I, from The Four SeasonsAntonio Vivaldi

Vivaldi, The Four Seasons, Spring (La Primavera), 1st movement

“Spring,” Movement I, from The Four SeasonsAntonio Vivaldi

The spring scenes painted by Antonio Vivaldi vividly come to life through music: birds chirping, gentle breezes, the murmur of a stream, and sudden thunderstorms.

Masterfully expressing the shifting moods of nature, this work makes listeners feel the arrival of spring.

Released to the world in 1725 as part of The Contest Between Harmony and Invention, it has been used in films, commercials, and many other contexts, and is beloved by countless people.

It’s also perfect as background music for graduation ceremonies, with a hopeful tone that seems to gently encourage children as they embark on a new chapter.

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