[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 (21–30)
CorrectRADWIMPS
How about a heart-gripping, emotional number that truly resonates with the younger generation? It’s a song by the rock band RADWIMPS, included on their ninth album, ANTI ANTI GENERATION, released in 2018.
The track was written specifically for the event “RADWIMPS 18-sai,” which was planned for audiences aged 17 to 19.
The lyrics capture experiences and feelings that just about every junior and senior high school student goes through, making it highly relatable.
By the time you’ve listened—or sung—it through, you’ll likely feel inspired to live true to yourself.
MiracleGReeeeN
GReeeeN, an unusual group that debuted in 2007 with all members being dentists, has many songs that are also popular as choral pieces.
Among them, this song in particular is emblematic of youth, making it a perfect fit for graduation ceremonies.
It also gained popularity through the 2017 film Kiseki: Sobito of That Day, which starred Tori Matsuzaka and Masaki Suda in dual leading roles, so many people know it.
It’s easy to practice and fun to sing.
On the day of departure…Kawashima Ai
In fact, some of you may have sung this at your graduation ceremony in elementary school or in your first or second year of junior high.
It’s a song by Ai Kawashima, a singer-songwriter from Fukuoka Prefecture, released in 2006 as her eighth single.
It is the original version of “Ashita e no Tobira,” the debut single she released during her time as a member of the music duo I WiSH, which became a huge hit.
The gentle melody line matches her soft singing voice, creating a calming feel.
Try singing it with conviction, letting your emotions ride on the music.
YELLikimonogakari
“Goodbye” may be sad, but it isn’t something unhappy; it’s a word of encouragement to keep moving toward your own dreams—so teaches this moving message song.
It’s a track by Ikimono-gakari, the music group known for hits like “Arigatou” and “Blue Bird,” released in 2009 as their 15th single.
Unlike the transition from elementary to junior high school, junior high graduation often means a higher chance of being separated from your classmates.
Try singing it while thinking of friends who are going on to different schools.
Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri
Prompted by an email from a fan who was graduating without being able to make enough memories during the pandemic, this is Yuuri’s first graduation song, written specifically in response.
It was released in February 2021 and was included on the following year’s album “Ichi.” Built on an arrangement centered around piano and strings, the song layers a wistful yet emotional vocal to create a deeply moving ballad.
The lyrics carefully express gratitude to father, mother, and friends, and they hold both the anxiety and lingering attachment of the season of departure alongside a sense of brightness and hope.
Everyday scenes—like the smell of home or the window by the sill—serve as devices of memory, naturally stirring listeners’ own recollections.
It’s the perfect song for a graduation ceremony, a way to say “thank you” to the people you met during your middle school years.
ultramarineSakushi: Fukushima-ken Minamisoma Shiritsu Odaka Chūgakkō Heisei 24-nendo Sotsugyōsei / Sakkyoku: Oda Miki
As a song befitting the important milestone of graduation, “Gunjō” is truly moving.
With lyrics written by junior high school students in Fukushima Prefecture and a melody composed by Miki Oda, the piece carries wishes for recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Its stirring piano lines and lyrics that sing of hope for the future will encourage graduates as they take their next steps.
The high notes in the women’s chorus, in particular, create a deeply touching harmony.
Even in moments of parting, the song has the power to lift listeners’ spirits, making it a memorable piece for any graduation ceremony.
HarukaYOASOBI
When it comes to songs befitting a graduation ceremony that celebrates a new beginning, YOASOBI’s “Haruka” comes to mind.
The song features a dynamic melody and ikura’s sparkling vocals that leave a strong impression.
And when you listen to the lyrics, you’ll surely picture someone dear to you.
After the ups and downs of school life, you carry your memories in your heart and step toward the future—this is a song that lets you share that feeling.
If the whole class sings it out powerfully together, it will become a wonderful page in your memories.