[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!

Playlist

[For junior high students] Choral songs you’ll want to sing at your middle school graduation ceremony. Songs that touch the heart.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song that sings of youth's struggles and hopes
2	KanadeSukima Suichi		A song that portrays farewell and bonds with a precious person
3	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		A heart-touching ballad filled with the emotions of graduation
4	CorrectRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS' “Seikai” is perfect for graduation ceremonies.
5	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		High school soccer cheering song, conveying the courage of a hymn to life
6	Best FriendKiroro		A famous song by Kiroro from Okinawa that sings about friendship
7	Season of BeginningsMakihara Noriyuki × Hanaregumi		New collaborative song by Noriyuki Makihara and Hanaregumi
8	HarukaYOASOBI		“Haruka” is a memorable song to celebrate graduation.
9	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		Cherry blossoms and youth, feelings toward a new step forward
10	Friend ~Time of Departure~yuzu		A classic graduation song that conveys moving emotion and hope
11	ultramarineSakushi: Fukushima-ken Minamisoma Shiritsu Odaka Chūgakkō Heisei 24-nendo Sotsugyōsei / Sakkyoku: Oda Miki		Ultramarine: a graduation song of hope and inspiration
12	March 9Remioromen		Spring graduation song, a song of memories and hope
13	GraduationKobukuro		Kobukuro’s classic song that sings about memories of graduation
14	proofflumpool		flumpool’s song selected as a required piece for a school music competition
15	tomorrowSakkyoku: Sugimoto Ryūichi		Sing of graduation memories and hopes for the future
16	Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri		A moving song depicting graduation during the COVID-19 pandemic
17	To the futureKiroro		An inspiring classic that colors graduation, a cheering song for the future
18	Let’s soar into tomorrowLyricist: Takao Matsui ・ Composer: Takao Matsui		A classic song that conveys the feelings of graduation
19	globeYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu to produce the theme song for a Hayao Miyazaki film
20	On the Day of Departure		“Tabidachi no Hi ni” is a moving graduation song.
21	Somewhere on this EarthSakushi Miura Keiko • Sakkyoku Wakamatsu Kan		Memories of graduation, our hearts are always connected
22	Precious thingssakushi sakkyoku: Yamazaki Tomoko		Tomoko Yamazaki’s graduation song lingers in the heart.
23	footprint(s)Little Glee Monster		A song of courage to overcome troubles and move toward the future
24	Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy		A moving song by Vaundy that colors the emotions of graduation
25	Graduation PhotoMatsutōya Yumi		Graduation Photo: A Masterpiece by Yumi Matsutoya
26	Thank youikimonogakari		The moving song “YELL” by Ikimono-gakari
27	The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46		Nogizaka46 “The Meaning of Goodbye,” facing parting positively
28	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		A classic song that portrays the bonds and warmth of friendship
29	IchibanboshiSnow Man		Cheering song, a melody that stays close to the heart
30	bondYamazaki Tomoko		A choral piece for the graduation ceremony, a song of friendship and hope
31	rainbowMoriyama Naotaro		A graduation chorus song that depicts parting and new encounters
32	I’m glad I met you.Inoue Sonoko		A graduation song that sings of everyday treasures
33	JourneyFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s graduation song, lyrics that resonate with the heart
34	Hymn to the EarthSakushi: Oki Atsuo / Sakkyoku: Sato Makoto		A choral piece expressing gratitude to the earth, suitable for a graduation ceremony.
35	Sakura, You, and Ituki.		A moving song by tuki. that resonates with the heart before graduation
36	evening primroseNovelbright		A love ballad that portrays youthful farewells and memories
37	Unchanging Thingssakushi: yamazaki tomoko / sakkyoku: yamazaki tomoko		The bonds nurtured at school will never fade.
38	On the day of departure…Kawashima Ai		Ai Kawashima’s moving graduation song, coloring cherished memories
39	sunflowerAdo		A heartwarming song that delivers a positive feeling
40	cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro		Naotaro Moriyama’s famous song that depicts parting and reunion with the cherry blossoms.
41	Last SongOfisharu Higedan Dism		A moving song that embraces the sorrow of parting and the hope that follows
42	Song of LifeSakushi: Miyabi / Sakkyoku: Muramatsu Takatsugu		A heartwarming song that conveys the preciousness of life and gratitude
43	GarnetOku Hanako		A timeless, heart-stirring classic that sings of youthful memories
44	The Last ChimeSakushi: Yamamoto Emiko / Sakkyoku: Wakamatsu Kan		A classic graduation song, memories woven into the melody
45	Futabaaimyon		A song of growth and hope for the future, for the start of a new journey
46	Song of SpringFujihara Sakura		A heartwarming classic that stays close to graduates
47	far; distant; by farGReeeeN		The masterpiece 'Haruka' that conveys the moving emotions of graduation
48	ChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dism		An inspiring song that gives graduates dreams and hope
49	Cherry Blossom Rainabuzōbu fiito. hatsune miku		The moving song that echoes at graduation ceremonies, 'Sakura no Ame'
50	Country RoadHon’na Yoko		A song of longing for home and setting out on a journey, a timeless classic that resonates in the heart
51	GRADUATIONSBACK-ON		Singing of graduation memories and the courage to face the future
52	We againSG		A graduation song that envelops memories and farewells
53	To You — A Message for Your Departure		An inspiring graduation song that sings of hope for the future.
54	YELLikimonogakari		The iconic song “YELL” that gives courage and hope at graduation ceremonies
55	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		A moving graduation song for the day of departure
56	Yui (written with the character for “knot” or “tie”)miwa		A graduation song that resonates with middle schoolers' hearts
57	BelieveSugimoto Ryuichi		Ryuichi Sugimoto’s classic that sings of friendship and hope
58	Live in the present.Saucy Dog		An uplifting anthem that sings of youthful passion, giving courage to high school students
59	The Door to TomorrowI WiSH		A New Departure: A Song of Hope and Memories
60	The Last ChimeWakamatsu Kan		A moving graduation song reminiscing about junior high school memories
61	COSMOS		The graduation song 'COSMOS' resonates with the heart.
62	We Look Up to You with Respect		The graduation song “Aogeba Tōtoshi” resonates in the heart.
63	storyAI		An inspiring AI ballad with a strong, message-driven theme.
64	Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai		A heartwarming song of farewell and new beginnings, gifted in the season of cherry blossoms
65	Song of LifeTakeuchi Mariya		Graduation ceremony song, conveying hope and bonds
66	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		Overcoming challenges, a bridge to the future
67	Letter ~Dear Fifteen-Year-Old Me~Anjura Aki		Memorable masterpieces that color the graduation ceremony
68	Blue in the classroomHoshimachi Suisei		A moving song that sings about memories from student days
69	south wind		A moving, heartfelt song to give at graduation
70	See?Sakushi: Itou Keiji/Sakki: Matsushita Kou		A heartwarming song supporting the recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake
71	Light of Fireflies		A moving song based on a Scottish folk melody
72	SAKURAikimonogakari		A moving song that portrays springtime farewells and new beginnings
73	At any timeYugeda Kensuke		Expressing ten years of gratitude on a gentle melody
74	People and PeopleYugeda Kensuke		A heartwarming song that celebrates the importance of meeting people
75	Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46		Singing of the bittersweet feeling of graduation and of love in the season of cherry blossoms
76	Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro		A moving song that sings of the beauty and hope of graduation
77	Graduation PhotoArai Yumi		Yumi Arai’s moving masterpiece: a song of graduation and memories
78	Let’s search for Tomorrow		A masterpiece that sings of hope at graduation, moving forward into the future