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 definitive BGM for the kindergarten graduation ceremony! A moving collection of songs you can use from the entrance music to the thank-you party (71–80).
graduation ceremonySARD UNDERGROUND
The background music that echoes at graduation milestones leaves a deep impression of emotion and memory.
SARD UNDERGROUND’s “Sotsugyoushiki (Graduation Ceremony)” is a song well-suited for such moments.
Although it was released recently, in February 2023, it inherits the world of ZARD created by Izumi Sakai while delivering a fresh feel that resonates with today’s youth.
Its melody is refreshing and easy to sing, sprinkled with many phrases that strike the heart.
With vocals that are delicate yet powerful, it gives a gentle push toward a new departure—an ideal song for graduation ceremonies.
GraduationKobukuro
Kobukuro’s graduation song, with the straightforward title “Sotsugyo” (Graduation).
Released in March 2020 as their 31st single, this song looks back from enrollment to the present and stirs the heart—it’s a piece that will resonate even with those who graduated long ago.
It’s also recommended as a choral number for the ceremony.
It seems poised to become a timeless, definitive staple among graduation songs for years to come.
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.
This is the definitive BGM for the graduation ceremony! A moving collection of songs you can use from the entrance march to the thank-you party (81–90)
The Day of Beginningsiri
Graduation is also the beginning of a new future, isn’t it? Shining a light on graduates taking flight toward that future is iri’s 2021 track “Hajimari no Hi” (“The Day It Begins”).
With its gentle melody, it preserves the solemn mood of the ceremony while casting a ray of light on this fresh departure.
The lyrics, which make you feel like, although you don’t really want to part from this place or your friends, you’ll tuck away all those memories in your heart and start walking toward your own future tomorrow, are a perfect fit for graduation.
Highly recommended if you’re looking for a quiet, calm piece for the procession or recessional.
Run and RunKANA-BOON
A song worthy of etching the fleeting moment of parting that colors our youth—that’s KANA-BOON’s “Run and Run.” Listening to it at a graduation ceremony amplifies the mix of hope and anxiety that comes with a new beginning.
Chosen as a theme for the Shinken Zemi Plus commercial, the track won broad support from students and reached No.
9 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Its exhilarating, fast-paced melody awakens the energy of youth, while Maguro Taniguchi’s nuanced vocals resonate deeply with listeners.
Standing at the starting line called graduation, “Run and Run” becomes the perfect cheer for students—and a memory that lasts a lifetime.
The happiest treasuresutopuri
A song by Strawberry Prince (Stpri), an entertainment group active mainly on the web, especially on platforms like YouTube and TwitCasting.
As its title suggests, “The Best Treasure” is a graduation song with a bright, happy vibe that feels delightful.
Precisely because they’re the best friends who have shared both joys and hardships, you don’t want to part in lingering tears—you want to say goodbye with a smile and positivity.
It’s an up-tempo number that gives you the courage to part cheerfully, carrying countless memories in your heart.
Perfect as an exit song for students looking ahead with a refreshing spirit.
Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro
Motohiro Hata’s “Aogeba Aozora” is a perfect song for entering and exiting a graduation ceremony.
The interplay of his guitar and piano creates a soothing soundscape that accentuates the song’s bittersweet tone.
The lyrics carry both hope for graduation and the sadness of parting, resonating deeply with listeners.
His warm vocals vividly convey the feelings of saying goodbye to friends, and Hata’s straightforward voice is sure to give you a gentle push forward.