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A lovely graduation song

[For junior high students] Choral songs you’ll want to sing at your middle school graduation ceremony. Songs that touch the heart.

Choral songs to sing at the graduation ceremony.

With so many wonderful pieces to choose from, you might find it hard to decide.

It’s an important song that will likely become a lifelong memory for your students.

In this article, we’ll introduce choral pieces recommended for junior high school graduation ceremonies.

We’ve picked a wide range, from long-beloved classics to the latest popular songs, so be sure to check them out.

Lyrics that depict the days gone by and the journey ahead are sure to resonate in your hearts.

Wishing you a truly wonderful graduation ceremony!

[For Junior High Students] Choir Songs to Sing at Middle School Graduation Ceremonies: Heart-Touching Pieces (1–10)

Friend ~Time of Departure~yuzu

The song “Tomo ~Tabidachi no Toki~,” perfectly suited for the moment of graduation, is a moving single by Yuzu.

For students standing at the threshold of a new beginning, its melody offers a warm resonance that lingers in the heart.

Infused with lyrics of courage and hope, it evokes a sense of connection even when thinking of loved ones far away.

Chosen as a required piece for the NHK National School Music Competition (N-Con), it has added color to a chapter of youth across the country.

Frequently performed at graduation ceremonies, this touching work has long been cherished as a classic that symbolizes both parting and new encounters.

spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Spring Melancholy (Chorus ver.) by Waseda Jitsugyo School Music Club, Chorus Section
spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE

This song delicately portrays the emotional fluctuations of youth alongside scenes of cherry blossoms dancing in the air.

The words crafted by Motoki Omori of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE beautifully express the mingling courage and anxiety that come with taking a new step forward.

Released in February 2018, the track is included on the album “ENSEMBLE” and was used as an insert song in the TV drama “We Did It.” It’s a piece I especially recommend to those who feel the bittersweet sadness of spring’s arrival, and who harbor a complex mix of anticipation and uncertainty about an unclear future.

Listening to this work will resonate with the many feelings that arise during the season of new beginnings.

ultramarineSakushi: Fukushima-ken Minamisoma Shiritsu Odaka Chūgakkō Heisei 24-nendo Sotsugyōsei / Sakkyoku: Oda Miki

Gunjou is a moving piece perfectly suited for the important milestone of graduation.

Written by junior high school students in Fukushima Prefecture with a melody composed by Miki Oda, the song carries hopes for recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Its tremblingly beautiful piano lines and lyrics that sing of hope for the future will encourage graduates as they take their next steps.

The high tones in the women’s chorus, in particular, create a deeply moving harmony.

Even in moments of parting, the song has the power to uplift listeners’ hearts, making it a memorable piece for any graduation ceremony.

[For Middle School Students] Choral Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Your Junior High School Graduation Ceremony: Songs That Touch the Heart (11–20)

March 9Remioromen

EMG3-0013 March 9th / Remioromen [Mixed Three-Part Chorus]
March 9Remioromen

Remioromen’s “March 9th” is a song well-suited to the spring graduation season.

While its theme is romance, the lyrics evoke empathy by reflecting on school days, skillfully expressing both the anticipation of a new beginning and the loneliness that comes with the end of what’s familiar.

When sung in chorus, it resonates with graduates’ own feelings and heightens the emotional impact.

The message “You’re not alone” is a reassuring support for students facing the milestone of graduation.

That’s why this song continues to be chosen by so many junior high schools.

GraduationKobukuro

Kobukuro “Graduation”
GraduationKobukuro

It’s a graduation song that looks back on memories one by one.

Created by the duo Kobukuro, who have produced numerous classics like “Wadachi” and “Tsubomi,” it was released in 2020 as their 31st single.

It’s the quintessential graduation song—its beautiful sound and choral work stir the emotions.

The memories of school life are for a lifetime.

It’s a masterpiece ballad that makes you feel you’ll never forget your classmates or the things that happened at school, no matter how much time passes.

To the futureKiroro

To the Future – Kiroro (Full)
To the futureKiroro

“Mirai e” (“To the Future”), released in 1998 as Kiroro’s second single, is one of their signature songs.

It’s frequently sung at junior high and high school choir competitions and is also highly popular as a graduation song.

The gentle vocals layered over a calm piano accompaniment perfectly match the moving atmosphere of graduation ceremonies.

Its message tenderly embraces the anxiety of leaving one’s current environment and stepping into a new world, offering a reassuring push forward.

It’s also a great song for expressing gratitude to the family who have watched over you.

tomorrowSakkyoku: Sugimoto Ryūichi

A classic choral song for graduation ceremonies, it was released in 1992 as the ending theme for NHK’s “Ikimono Chikyū Kikō” (The Great Nature).

The song expresses grand dreams and love, and its gentle, beautiful lyrics truly move the listener’s heart.

These are the friends you’ve seen every day until now.

Graduation will separate you, but the time you spent together will become a precious treasure and live on in your memories.

And though there’s a touch of loneliness, it’s an uplifting anthem that gives you a push to spread your wings toward each of your tomorrows.