This is the definitive BGM for the graduation ceremony! A moving collection of songs you can use for everything from the entrance march to the thank-you party.
When preparing for a preschool graduation ceremony or thank-you party, have you ever wondered, “What kind of BGM should I choose?” You want something bright and festive for the entrance, and a song that enhances the emotional moments for the slideshow.
Parents, teachers, and children alike all want music that suits a truly special time that will stay in everyone’s hearts.
In this article, we’ll introduce background music by scene to color your graduation ceremony or thank-you party.
From entrance songs that energize the ceremony to gentle tunes for reminiscing, we’ve got a wide range covered!
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This is the perfect BGM for the preschool graduation ceremony! A moving collection of songs you can use from the entrance procession to the thank-you party (61–70)
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.
I’m glad I met you.Inoue Sonoko
Sonoko Inoue’s “Kimi ni Deaete Yokatta” is a perfect song for entrance and exit at graduation ceremonies.
With a refreshing melody that expresses gratitude, its lyrics leave an impression by cherishing warm friendships and encounters at any time.
It’s a track that may bring tears yet still fills you with positivity.
Evoking vivid memories of days spent at school, this song is a celebratory piece fitting for the new beginning that graduation represents.
It’s recommended as background music to help everyone greet graduation day with gratitude in their hearts.
On the Day of Departure
A graduation song created in 1991 by teachers at Kagemori Junior High School in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture.
The principal and a music teacher, determined to turn a troubled school of the time into “a school that resonates with singing,” produced the song as a culmination for the graduating students.
When they presented it to them, the students continued to sing it and pass it down, and it eventually spread across the country.
With such a moving backstory, the song is appealing for its simple, beautiful lyrics and melody, and its expansive choral parts.
It’s a piece you’ll want to sing with friends, feeling refreshed and uplifted.
spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE
The title Harushū refers to the poignant, melancholy feelings of spring.
With a melody and lyrics that fit the title perfectly, this graduation song conveys an indescribable emotion.
Written by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s vocalist, Omori, the day after his own graduation, the song captures the genuine feelings of a graduate.
Its calmly spoken-like delivery makes it a great choice for an entrance song at the ceremony.
A sign of how much I loved youSakushi sakkyoku: Shinzawa Toshihiko
This song gently captures the feelings of children as they approach their kindergarten graduation, carrying a warm message that blends the sadness of parting with the hope of a new future.
Set to a relaxed melody, the lyrics express cherished memories and heartfelt gratitude.
Included on the album “Sakura♪SONGS,” it is often performed at graduation ceremonies and farewell gatherings, making it a beloved staple that enriches emotional moments.
Toshihiko Shinzawa’s gentle vocals and piano accompaniment create an atmosphere that warmly watches over the children’s growth and departure.
This heartwarming piece deeply resonates not only with children about to graduate, but also with the teachers and guardians who are sending them off.
far; distant; by farGReeeeN
A celebrated song by GReeeeN that also served as the theme for the film ROOKIES: Graduation.
Centered on the great love of the people who are always by your side, it’s a motivational anthem for those leaving home and setting out on a journey of self-discovery—one that’s impossible to listen to without tears.
The lyrics are sprinkled with relatable episodes and words drawn from the members’ real-life experiences, making it a song that’s sure to move anyone who hears it.
It’s perfect not only for graduation—the moment of setting off into a new world—but also for life’s many milestones.
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
This is a song whose powerful vocals by Motohiro Hata loosen the tear ducts.
Whether for an entrance, an exit, or as a send-off song, I think it will sound moving in any scene.
If this chorus plays at a graduation ceremony, I’m not confident I won’t cry—and I can proudly recommend it.
It’s a masterpiece you’ll want to hear on a once-in-a-lifetime special day.
