[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 Students] Recommended Classic Songs to Sing at Graduation (31–40)
Precious thingsSakushi Sakkyoku Yamazaki Tomoko
Here is a song written and composed by Tomoko Yamazaki, a junior high school teacher.
Yamazaki has created many other popular choral pieces, including “Kawaranai Mono” (“Things That Don’t Change”).
This song is popular not only for graduation ceremonies but also as a piece for choral competitions.
Although the lyrics don’t specifically mention graduation, their meaning makes the song well-suited for graduation ceremonies.
Because the melody is easy to remember, I think the performance will be on a different level if everyone unifies their vocal tone and sings while reflecting on the meaning of the lyrics.
Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
Here’s a song by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS released in 2013.
The band is known for featuring celebrities who fit the image of each song on their cover art instead of themselves, and for this track, Sanma Akashiya appears on the jacket as a teacher.
Since it was used as the theme song for the 85th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament (Senbatsu) and for “Akamru! Scoop Koshien,” it’s a perfect choice to sing at school.
Choral pieces are great, of course, but familiar, accessible songs like this can really liven things up, too.
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo
Since its release in 2004, this song has been beloved as a classic across generations.
Hitoto Yo created it in response to the September 11 attacks.
Its warm lyrics, which pray for unconditional love and lasting peace, are the kind you may find yourself recalling and humming at various points in life.
There’s also a version where she performs it with a choral backing, which makes it easy to imagine it being sung by a large group—another strong point of recommendation.
Bridge of Gloryyuzu
A song that makes you want to take a step forward while holding all your school-life experiences close to your heart is perfect for graduation day! “Eikou no Kakehashi” (Bridge of Glory) by Yuzu, released in 2004, embraces a range of emotions and makes you feel the reality of living in the present.
Chosen as the official theme song for NHK’s coverage of the Athens Olympics, its encouraging lyrics have remained beloved.
With graduation just ahead, why not sing this song that makes you feel that the hardships and tears you experienced during school were never in vain, but are building a bridge to tomorrow?
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE
It’s an inspiring song that makes you think, “I was happy to spend time with my precious friends.” It’s a track by the popular dance-vocal group EXILE, released in 2007 as their 23rd single.
A grand ballad built around a beautiful piano sound, it stirs your heart just by listening.
ATSUSHI’s gentle vocals are truly wonderful as well.
Try singing it while taking a thoughtful look back on your school life so far.
[For Middle School Students] Recommended Classic Songs to Sing at Graduation (41–50)
March 9Remioromen
It’s one of the signature songs by Remioromen, a three-piece rock band whose track became a big hit after being featured as an insert song in the drama “1 Litre of Tears.” It was released in 2004 as their second major-label single.
Many people will resonate with the message in the lyrics—“Thanks to you, I’ve been able to grow.” It brings to mind friends, teachers, and parents.
It also expresses the desire to become that kind of person for someone else.
It’s a timeless masterpiece that deserves to be sung for years to come.
GraduationKobukuro
This is a graduation song that looks back on memories one by one.
It’s a track by the duo Kobukuro, who have produced numerous masterpieces like “Wadachi” and “Tsubomi,” released in 2020 as their 31st single.
It truly feels like the quintessential graduation song, with beautiful sound and choral work that stirs the emotions.
The memories of school life last a lifetime.
It’s a memorable ballad that makes you want to never forget your classmates or your school, no matter how much time passes.