[For Middle Schoolers] Recommended Classic Songs to Sing at Graduation Ceremonies
Have you already decided on the song to sing at the junior high school graduation ceremony?
When you graduate from junior high, it’s common for classmates to go their separate ways.
While reaching this milestone brings joy, many students also feel the sadness of parting from friends they spent every day with, as well as anxiety about entering a new environment.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of graduation songs that resonate with those pre-graduation feelings, including timeless staples and popular tracks.
Use it as a reference to help choose music that will brighten your graduation ceremony!
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[For Middle Schoolers] Recommended Classic Songs to Sing at Graduation (91–100)
Don’t bloom.WHITE JAM

WHITE JAM is a music group that has garnered attention for its original live style and production work, and they have also written songs for many popular artists.
Their 4th single, “Sakanaide,” which was chosen as the theme song for the film The Crybaby Pierrot’s Wedding, also drew attention for being submitted to Cannes Lions, one of the world’s largest advertising festivals.
Realizing that the ordinary days of student life were actually special, and wishing those days would never end—these feelings are ones many people can relate to.
It’s a choral piece highly recommended for junior high school students that’s sure to bring tears if sung on graduation day.
Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro

A gentle melody and warm vocals that soothe an anxious heart make this the perfect song for a time of departure.
Delivered through Motohiro Hata’s distinctive singing, the lyrics let you savor the meaning of goodbye.
It’s not just a farewell song—it’s an uplifting track that offers hope and courage for the future.
Released as a digital single in March 2019, it was written for the SoftBank music project TV commercial “Graduation.” Even in moments of lonely parting, this song will help you face a new beginning with a positive outlook.
[For Junior High School Students] Recommended Classic Songs to Sing at Graduation Ceremonies (101–110)
Best FriendNishino Kana

It’s a graduation song I want to send to my irreplaceable, beloved friends.
Released in 2010 as Kana Nishino’s ninth single, it’s a ballad created with the concept of “friendship.” The straightforward, heartfelt lyrics expressing gratitude are perfect for graduation scenes.
It might feel awkward to say “thank you” face-to-face to the friends you could confide in about things you couldn’t tell your parents or teachers, but with this song, it feels possible to convey those feelings.
It would be wonderful to sing it together with the friends who were with you through the tough times and the happy times.
Let’s search for TomorrowLyrics by Hori Tōru · Music by Ōsawa Tetsunori

Composed in 1989, this choral piece was written for junior high school students, with lyrics by Toru Hori and music by Toshinori Osawa.
Since “Toru Hori” is a pen name of Toshinori Osawa, the song was in fact created solely by Osawa.
It’s a staple at middle school choral competitions, and its forward-looking lyrics and moving finale make it perfect for graduation ceremonies as well.
Loved continuously from its creation to the present day, it’s the kind of song that may soon be sung by parents and children together across generations.
Song of FledgingSakushi Murano Shirō, Sakkyoku Iwakawa Saburō

This is a classic song for graduation ceremonies, depicted from the perspective of students setting off to new places.
The piano accompaniment, which evokes both the sadness of parting and the resolve to move forward, also leaves a striking impression.
In the scene of departure that is graduation, the lyrics express gratitude toward those with whom time has been shared, while reflecting on the memories up to that point.
It also portrays the wish that each person’s path ahead will be filled with happiness, conveying a powerful sense of hope.
south wind

As a choral piece suitable for a junior high school graduation ceremony, I recommend Hiroshi Tomioka’s “Minamikaze” (“South Wind”).
Its lyrics resonate with the feelings of middle school students, and the melody, which inspires hope for the future, will create unforgettable moments for the graduates.
Drawing on Mr.
Tomioka’s own experience as a teacher, this piece gently supports students as they take their first steps toward adulthood, watching over them warmly and encouraging them—truly a perfect song for a graduation ceremony.
Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai

This is a memorable ballad that warmly depicts the scenery of graduation season.
With his gentle voice, Dai Hirai delicately sings about the subtle emotional sway that mixes joy and loneliness at the moment of departure.
Expressing the complex feelings that come with life’s milestones like advancing to a new stage or graduating, alongside the calm scenery of spring, the piece is also notable for its elegant arrangement of piano and strings.
Released digitally in February 2022, it is also included on the album “LOVE+PEACE.” It is a song that resonates with the arrival of spring, offering comfort to those setting off into new environments and to those parting from cherished friends.



