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

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked for 10 years as a kindergarten teacher and for 7 years as an after-school childcare instructor, then took a post as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I also engaged in activities that shared Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational play, working with many children. Afterwards, through freelance writing, planning, and editing work at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and conveying ideas. Leveraging the perspective cultivated in educational settings and my experience as an editor, I aim to deliver practical information—focusing on fields related to music and children—that values both input and output. Hobbies include instruments, singing, handcrafts, toys, drawing, traditional play, the outdoors, books, DIY, and crafts. Special skill: spinning-top tricks.
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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.

Are you unsure which song would be suitable for the entrance music at a graduation ceremony? The entrance scene that highlights the children’s big moment is a crucial part that sets the tone for the entire event.

Whether you want to create a warm atmosphere with a piano performance or send them off in a festive way with bright J-pop melodies, the choice of music can dramatically change the mood of the venue.

Here, we’ll introduce entrance songs that are perfect for nursery and kindergarten graduation ceremonies.

We’ve gathered songs that are both moving and uplifting, so please use this as a reference when selecting your music!

Entrance music on piano! A collection of perfect ideas for nursery and kindergarten graduation ceremonies (41–50)

Everyone, everyone is shining.Yugeda Kensuke

Everyone, everyone is shining (unison chorus)

Everyone, everyone is shining.Yugeda Kensuke

Riding on a cherry-blossom-colored breeze, this heartwarming song by Kensuke Yugeda gently sings of the hopeful arrival of spring.

It carries a message of encouragement for children taking their first steps forward, conveying a sense of anticipation for a shining future.

Its melody, expressing both endearing freshness and the courage to walk toward one’s dreams, tenderly nestles against the listener’s heart.

The piece is included on the album “Shiawase ni Naare” and is a beloved song performed at entrance ceremonies and welcome events for new students in elementary schools across Japan.

Since June 2018, it has been passed down in schools nationwide, and through more than 2,000 school concerts, Mr.

Yugeda has delivered it directly to children.

It is a springtime song brimming with joy, one we hope new students, teachers, and families will listen to.

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On the Day of DepartureKawashima Ai

On the Day of Departure - Piano - Ai Kawashima (Graduation Song)

On the Day of DepartureKawashima Ai

This is a luscious piano ballad by Ai Kawashima, known for her translucent singing voice.

Released in February 2006, the song delicately depicts the feelings of those facing graduation, with memories of classrooms where cherry blossoms flutter and days spent in the schoolyard.

Accompanied by a striking piano melody, it gently sings of gratitude for days gone by and hope for the future.

The story unfolds with the passage of time, beautifully expressing universal nuances of the heart—such as the sorrow of parting and the anticipation of meeting again.

Frequently sung at school graduation ceremonies, this work warmly supports those taking a new step forward and is widely cherished as a song that stands beside you at life’s milestones.

It’s a perfect track for anyone wishing to greet a new beginning with a fresh spirit or to look back on precious memories.

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Children all over the worldSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka

[Piano] “Sekai Jū no Kodomotachi ga” (All the Children of the World) – Popular Nursery/Kindergarten Song: Advanced Piano Solo

Children all over the worldSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka

Watch “Children all over the world Lyrics: Toshihiko Shinzawa / Music: Hirotaka Nakagawa” on YouTube

Since its release in 1987, “Sekai-ju no Kodomotachi ga,” created by Toshihiko Shinzawa and Hirotaka Nakagawa, has continued to be loved by children for its sincere, warm melody and lyrics.

Especially after being included in an elementary school textbook in 1992, it became a song that stayed in many people’s hearts.

When played on the piano, it can create a calm atmosphere perfectly suited to a preschool graduation ceremony.

Choosing this song as the processional will both celebrate the children’s new beginning and fill everyone present with happiness.

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Until the world becomes onesakushi: matsui gorou / sakkyoku: makaino kouji

Until the World Becomes One — Piano — Ya-ya-Yah — Anime “Nintama Rantarō” Ending Theme

Until the world becomes onesakushi: matsui gorou / sakkyoku: makaino kouji

“Until the World Becomes One,” a song that blends the warm lyrics of Goro Matsui with the gentle melody of Koji Makaino, was used as the ending theme for the 2002 anime Nintama Rantarō and has remained in the hearts of many listeners.

Aimed at children on the verge of a new departure from kindergarten, this song delivers a message of hope and friendship, filling the opening of a graduation ceremony with a celebratory mood.

It’s the perfect piece to warmly watch over the children as they take their first steps toward the future!

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swallowYOASOBI

[Piano Sheet Music] Tsubame – YOASOBI feat. Midories Full Advanced | Piano Tutorial w/ Score [NHK “Hirogare! Irotoridori” Theme Song]

swallowYOASOBI

YOASOBI’s “Tsubame” is a heartwarming song released in 2022.

With a hopeful melody perfect for children embarking on a new journey, the song conveys an SDGs-themed message to multiple generations.

It is YOASOBI’s fifth single released in English and drew attention for its music video featuring children from around the world alongside Sesame Street characters.

For a graduation ceremony from preschool, a moment when children take their first steps toward a new stage, the warmth and hope embodied by “Tsubame” make it an ideal choice.

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In conclusion

The entrance music for a graduation ceremony is an important element that enhances the children’s big moment. Graduation songs cherished at nursery schools and kindergartens, along with bright piano pieces, envelop the venue in a warm atmosphere. Find a piece befitting this special day that celebrates your child’s growth, and create a ceremony that leaves a lasting impression.