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 Comprehensive Introduction to Tear-Jerking Classic Favorites (31–40)

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

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

'Jupiter' from the suite 'The Planets'Gustav Holst

Among the orchestral masterpieces completed by Gustav Holst in 1917, Jupiter from the suite The Planets is especially beloved for its moving character.

Its meticulously crafted orchestration and the memorable melody that later became the basis for the British hymn I Vow to Thee, My Country are striking features of the piece.

In Japan, it is also well known as the original source of Ayaka Hirahara’s debut song, Jupiter.

With its grand sense of scale and hopeful atmosphere, it is perfectly suited as background music for graduation ceremonies, splendidly marking the children’s new departure.

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Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp minor, Movement IV: AdagiettoGustav Mahler

Mahler: Symphony No. 5 (Adagietto) / Rattle · Berliner Philharmoniker

Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp minor, Movement IV: AdagiettoGustav Mahler

Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No.

5 in C-sharp minor was sketched in the summer of 1901 on the shores of Lake Wörthersee near Vienna.

In particular, the fourth movement, the Adagietto—scored for harp and strings—is affectionately known as the “movement of love” for the beauty of its warm, deeply introspective melody.

Since its use in the 1971 film Death in Venice, it has been widely cherished as one of Mahler’s signature works.

Its gentle, wistful strains can provide an unforgettable resonance for a moving scene that marks the new departure of graduation.

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In conclusion

We have introduced moving classical pieces that gently encourage graduates as they set off for a new stage. The great works of classical music that grace graduation ceremonies deliver emotions that transcend words. The solemn melodies that play during the diploma presentation, the dignified strains that resound as a processional—masterpieces suited to each moment lend the ceremony a profound afterglow. Whether it’s a moment that brings tears or a surge of bright feelings, the classical music heard at graduation will softly embrace it all. May this important day of new beginnings become an irreplaceable memory, accompanied by a piece that is forever engraved in your heart.