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)
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.
Cherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHI
EXILE ATSUSHI’s “Sakura no Kisetsu” is a song that, with its moving vocals, adds color to many graduation ceremonies.
It drew attention when it was selected as the compulsory piece for the 2014 81st NHK All-Japan School Choir Competition, and it also became widely loved through the music program Minna no Uta.
The lyrics, which evoke scenes of graduation, are especially memorable, and the warm, embracing melody moves not only the graduates but also the current students and faculty.
With the arrival of spring, ATSUSHI’s voice beautifully conveys both the bittersweetness and the hope of a new beginning.
Before the cherry blossoms bloomkinoko teikoku
The song that adds a touch of color to graduates setting off with many memories and promises is “Before the Cherry Blossoms Bloom,” released by Kinoko Teikoku in 2015.
Its lyrics portray feelings and inner conflicts common among graduates—such as the loneliness of graduation and the anxiety they carry, yet the determination to look toward the future for their goals.
Whether during the processional or recessional, both the lyrics and the gentle melody are sure to resonate with graduates’ hearts.
While it stays close to them, it’s also a song that gives a firm push on the back at the end, sending them off.
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.
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.
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.
Goodbye with thanksSakushi: Miroku / Sakkyoku: Nakamura Nobuyuki
“Thank You for Our Farewell,” sung by the well-known Shimajiro and Mimirin from Kodomo Challenge.
The lyrics, written from a child’s perspective, express gratitude to the kindergarten and nursery school that offered so many experiences and play—not a goodbye of “see you,” but a heartfelt “thank you.” Saying “thank you” instead of “goodbye” at graduation lets you feel the joy of growing up as you move on to first grade in elementary school.
Singing together with the beloved Shimajiro to the teachers and friends who took care of you seems like a wonderful way to graduate with smiles.
