Processional music on the piano! A collection of perfect ideas for nursery and kindergarten graduation ceremonies

Goodbye, Our KindergartenSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Shimazutsu Hideo

“Goodbye, Our Kindergarten” [With Sheet Music] Graduation Song – Piano by Ear – Piano Cover – CANACANA

We’d like to introduce the perfect song for a graduation ceremony celebrating children’s growth.

Created by Toshihiko Shinzawa, this moving piece gently recounts memories from kindergarten and nursery school.

Included on the 1996 album “SEASON,” it sings of children’s play and joy, friendship, and parting.

Drawing on his experience as a childcare worker, Shinzawa crafted lyrics from a child’s perspective.

It beautifully portrays the season when cherry blossoms dance in the air and the excitement surrounding new first-graders with their school backpacks, capturing how early childhood experiences leave a deep imprint on the heart.

Why not welcome the moment of entry at your graduation ceremony with this perfect song?

paprikaFoorin

Tried playing “Paprika” (Paprika) [Piano]

Paprika by Foorin was released in 2018 and carries a message supporting a bright future for children.

Kenshi Yonezu’s straightforward and warm melodic line makes it a perfect choice to open a kindergarten graduation ceremony for children taking their first steps forward.

The hope this song brings can also be felt in its music video, which has surpassed 100 million views.

Since its 2018 release, Foorin has nurtured courage and dreams in the hearts of many little ones.

This piece is an absolute recommendation as a piano song for the special day of graduation.

Album of MemoriesSakushi: Masuko Toshi / Sakkyoku: Honda Tetsumaro

[Try to remember when it was♪] Memory Album - Piano Cover -

When it comes to piano pieces suitable for a kindergarten graduation ceremony, the top recommendation is definitely “Omoide no Album” (Album of Memories)! This song, which blends Ms.

Masuko’s simple, heartwarming lyrics with Mr.

Honda’s gentle melody, beautifully enriches children’s special day.

Since its release in 1980, it has been sung and passed down alongside the memories of many children, and it is sure to make this special day even more memorable.

Starting the ceremony with “Omoide no Album” will create an occasion that stays in the hearts of both the children and their families.

To the Sun in the Palm of Your HandSakushi: Yanase Takashi / Sakkyoku: Izumi Taku

[Piano] “Tenohira o Taiyou ni” – A Nursery/Kindergarten Song

Gently resonating in the heart, “Te no Hira wo Taiyou ni” is a heartwarming melody by Takashi Yanase and Taku Izumi, perfect for marking important milestones in children’s lives.

Since it was sung at the 1965 NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, this piece has continued to be loved by many, and in 2006 it was selected as one of the 100 Best Japanese Songs.

When performed on the piano, it fills the venue with warmth.

Choosing it as the entrance music for a preschool graduation ceremony can strengthen the hearts of children, parents, and teachers alike as they set out on a new journey, bringing them hope.

Jesu, Joy of Man’s DesiringJ.S.Bach

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring [with sheet music] Bach / Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring / J.S. Bach / classic piano / classical piano / CANACANA

For a special day like a kindergarten graduation ceremony, Bach’s “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” is a perfect piano piece.

Composed in 1723, this timeless classic is still loved around the world and continues to move many listeners.

While grounded in Bach’s profound religious outlook, its Japanese title conveys a solemn tone that also matches the children’s hopes for a bright future.

Its gentle yet powerful melody is well-suited to warmly watch over the children as they take their next steps.

How about coloring their new beginning with this heartfelt masterpiece?

Symphony No. 9 “From the New World,” Second MovementAntonín Dvořák

[Heard it before, but don't know the title 7] Symphony No. 9 “From the New World” Movement II – Dvořák – Classical Piano – Dvorak Symphony No. 9 2nd mov. – CANACANA

A moving, beautiful melody by Czech composer Antonín Dvořák.

The English horn theme, played at a gentle tempo, resonates deeply with listeners.

Composed based on his experiences in America, the work expresses both wonder at a new world and nostalgia for his homeland.

Since its premiere in New York in December 1893, it has continued to be loved by many.

Its nostalgic melody is widely used in films, television programs, and commercials, and in Japan it is also included in music textbooks.

The calm, soothing tune is perfect for processional music at kindergarten graduation ceremonies as well.

Jupiter from The Planets SuiteGustav Holst

[Healing Piano] Holst: Jupiter from The Planets Suite

Gustav Holst’s “Jupiter” from The Planets is highly recommended as a piano piece suitable for a kindergarten graduation ceremony.

Premiered in 1918, this movement is characterized by its majestic melody and bright, cheerful rhythms that instantly lift the listener’s spirits.

Its tones are strikingly fitting for the moving moment of graduation, as if blessing the children’s new departure.

When played at the ceremony—especially live—it deeply moves both parents and children.

The reason for recommending it lies in the music’s timeless, universal appeal and its ability to enhance a celebratory mood.