[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 Junior High School Students] Recommended Classic Songs to Sing at Graduation Ceremonies (101–110)
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.
At any timeYugeda Kensuke
Set to a gentle melody that feels familiar to everyone, Kensuke Yugeda’s song expresses gratitude at the milestone age of ten.
It warmly conveys precious memories with friends and heartfelt thanks to family and teachers.
Its tender, embracing tune resonates deeply with listeners and invites empathy.
The piece is included on the album “Dream & Dream: Yume o Tsunagou,” and it has been selected for inclusion in elementary school music textbooks starting in 2024.
Mr.
Yugeda, who holds school concerts nationwide, has performed over 2,000 times and continues composing with children in mind.
It is a song you’ll want to sing with care when expressing gratitude to important people, such as at a “Half-Coming-of-Age Ceremony” or end-of-year school events.
People and PeopleYugeda Kensuke
This is a warm piece that sings about the importance of encounters through music.
The fresh melodies woven by Kensuke Yugedate carry a gentle calm while conveying a moving message.
In clear, resonant words, it speaks of the joy born from human connections and the inevitable meaning hidden within chance meetings.
Delivered by the pure voices of the Toin Gakuen Elementary School Choir, the work is also slated to appear in elementary school music textbooks starting in 2024.
Its kind, uplifting message is perfect for children who are about to meet new people in a new environment.
As they take their next step in school life, this wonderful song will give them courage and hope—please give it a listen.
Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46
A graduation-themed song with a poignant love story layered over the cherry blossom season leaves a strong impression.
Hinatazaka46’s clear, pure vocals gently embrace memories of the past and feelings that were never confessed.
It’s the group’s 13th single, released in January 2025, with Nao Kosaka serving as center.
The music video, set on a graduation day, was released in December 2024.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to in the season when the arrival of spring brings back nostalgic feelings.
Highly recommended for students approaching graduation and for anyone who has experienced parting with someone dear.
everythingAizawa Naoto
This is an unaccompanied mixed-chorus piece that conveys a message of cherishing everyday emotions.
It is a work in which Naoto Aizawa set music to a poem by manga artist Momoko Sakura, singing that emotions like crying, laughing, getting angry, and feeling joy are all present here and now just as they are.
It was included in the choral collection “Zenbu Koko ni,” published by Ongaku no Tomo Sha in July 2011, and was also used in the TBS drama “Aozora—Omotesando Koko Gasshobu!” The simple yet profound musical style further emphasizes the message of the lyrics.
For graduation ceremonies, the version with moving piano accompaniment is recommended.
It’s a perfect song for junior high school students who may feel anxious about entering a new environment.