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

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!

Playlist

Processional music on the piano! A collection of perfect ideas for nursery and kindergarten graduation ceremonies
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	My Treasureseki tomoyuki		A song of gratitude that resonates in the heart, with a gentle melody.
2	Thank you, from the bottom of my heartYamazaki Hiroshi		A song filled with gratitude for the kindergarten graduation ceremony
3	Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu		A moving song that portrays friendship and setting off on a journey
4	Etude Op.10 No.3 “Farewell”Frédéric Chopin		Chopin’s emotionally rich étude, evocative of farewell
5	Piano Sonata No. 8 “Pathétique,” Second MovementLudwig van Beethoven		Pathétique Sonata: Beautiful Melodies and Youth
6	CanonJohann Pachelbel		Pachelbel's Canon, beautiful music
7	BelieveSugimoto Ryuichi		A heartwarming graduation-from-kindergarten song, a masterpiece that conveys hope and moving emotions
8	Goodbye, Our KindergartenSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Shimazutsu Hideo		A moving song about memories from kindergarten
9	paprikaFoorin		Paprika, the song of hope that illuminates children's future
10	Album of MemoriesSakushi: Masuko Toshi / Sakkyoku: Honda Tetsumaro		“Omoide no Album” is perfect for a preschool graduation ceremony.
11	To the Sun in the Palm of Your HandSakushi: Yanase Takashi / Sakkyoku: Izumi Taku		A warm song coloring a child's departure, a melody of hope
12	Jesu, Joy of Man’s DesiringJ.S.Bach		Bach’s masterpieces are fitting for a kindergarten graduation ceremony.
13	Symphony No. 9 “From the New World,” Second MovementAntonín Dvořák		Heartwarming music based on American folk songs
14	Jupiter from The Planets SuiteGustav Holst		Jupiter’s movement is the perfect piece for a graduation ceremony.
15	rainbowSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko-san / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka		A graduation song that sings of hope and the future, “Niji”
16	majestic and dignifiedEdward Elgar		At the graduation ceremony, Elgar’s moving piece
17	Air on the G StringJ.S.Bach		Bach’s masterpiece “Air on the G String” is moving.
18	When I Become a First GraderSakushi: Mado Michio / Sakkyoku: Yamamoto Naosumi		The classic song “First Grader,” depicting children’s growth and hope
19	We Look Up to You with RespectSakkyokusha fumei		An inspiring graduation song, a melody of memories
20	Light of FirefliesSukottorando min’yō		Light of the fireflies, a song of parting and departure
21	The First StepSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka		A song that gently encourages children worried about graduating from kindergarten
22	It will be sunny tomorrow.Sakushi/Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu		A positive graduation song that gives children courage
23	Smile AgainSakushi/Sakkyoku: Nakayama Mari		A heartwarming song that encourages children
24	The Root of the HeartLyrics/Music: Minami Yume		A moving song about growth, sung at kindergarten graduation ceremonies
25	Flower of ThanksSakushi/Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu		A Song of Gratitude from “Okaasan to Issho”
26	Bloom, bloom, the flowers of dreamsroketto kureyon		A warm, hopeful song for graduation season
27	First GoodbyeSakushi: Kuwabara Nagae / Sakkyoku: Matsuura Yūta		Expressing farewell and a resolve for growth in a preschool graduation song
28	Nice friendKeroponzu		I love my friends! A fun song to sing with everyone
29	right?sakushi/sakkyoku: Takahashi Hayumi		A song loved across the nation that conveys a warm feeling
30	Thank you, teacher.Sakushi / Sakkyoku: Nishimura Naoto		Introducing moving, heartfelt songs that resonate at preschool graduation ceremonies
31	La la la of You and MeSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka		A gentle graduation song that sings of farewell and hope
32	Thank you with a smileNagai Daichi		A heartwarming song to express gratitude at a preschool graduation
33	To become friendsSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka		A heartwarming children’s song that portrays the importance of friendship and bonds.
34	Until the day we meet againyuzu		A song of parting and hope, a song of reunion
35	See youSakushi/Sakkyoku: Machida Hiroshi		A heartwarming song that moves people at the kindergarten graduation ceremony
36	Dokidoki-don! First Graderssakushi: itō akira / sakkyoku: sakurai jun		A heartwarming song suitable for a kindergarten graduation ceremony.
37	Small WorldRichādo M Shāman, Robāto B Shāman		The world-famous song “It’s a Small World,” which conveys peace and hope
38	The Door to TomorrowI WiSH		Known as a ballad with an impressive piano tone…
39	YELLikimonogakari		A pop number that starts with a piano intro…
40	On the Day of DepartureKawashima Ai		The sweet ... of Ai Kawashima, known for her translucent singing voice
41	Letter ~To You, Fifteen~Anjura Aki		With delicate piano resonance and a powerful sense of message…
42	Until the world becomes onesakushi: matsui gorou / sakkyoku: makaino kouji		A song of hope resounding at Nintama Rantarō’s graduation ceremony
43	Everyone, everyone is shining.Yugeda Kensuke		A message of encouragement to children singing of spring's hope
44	Children all over the worldSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka		A heartwarming song celebrates the children’s new beginning.
45	swallowYOASOBI		YOASOBI's 'Tsubame': a song about hope and the future
46	At any timeYugeda Kensuke		A gentle song that expresses gratitude at the milestone of turning ten
47	People and PeopleYugeda Kensuke		Warm music that sings about the importance of encounters