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 seals the deal for the kindergarten graduation ceremony BGM! A moving collection of songs you can use from the entrance music to the thank-you party (91–100)
The sky I looked up at and the cherry treeSakushi: Kawasaki Yasuhiko / Sakkyoku: Shinzawa Toshihiko
The song created by Yasuhiko Kawasaki and Toshihiko Shinzawa is a wonderful piece that’s perfect for graduation ceremonies.
Through beautiful elements of nature like cherry trees and the sky, it portrays children’s growth and their new departures.
The melody is warm and crafted to resonate in the listener’s heart.
The piece is included on the 2016 album “Sakura♪ SONGS 2 ~Kimi to Boku no La La La~.” It is widely used at graduation ceremonies and children’s events, and has become a song that stays in children’s memories.
As spring arrives, it expresses the feelings of children taking their first steps forward, making it a must-listen for kids who are about to graduate.
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 TearsSakushi Sakkyoku: Baku-san
Composed by nursery teacher Baku, this piece is a heartwarming song intended to be sung at graduation ceremonies and farewell gatherings.
Set to a gentle piano accompaniment, it expresses gratitude for the children’s growth and the courage to take a new step forward.
The lyrics are moving enough to bring tears, yet they firmly carry a sense of hope for the future.
With a simple, easy-to-sing melody, it will resonate not only with the children but also with parents and teachers.
Why not choose this song to help create lasting memories at your graduation ceremony?
The First StepSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka
Graduation from kindergarten is an event that marks the start of a completely new day and a new life, entirely different from what came before.
Some children may feel anxious because everything changes when they enter elementary school.
This is a warmhearted graduation song we’d like to give to children like that.
With lyrics by Toshihiko Shinzawa and music by Hirotaka Nakagawa, it was released in 1987.
Taking that first step takes courage, and that’s hard even for adults, isn’t it? At times like that, this song might just blow away the clouds in your heart.
cherry blossomKobukuro
The famous ballad “Sakura,” sung by the duo Kobukuro with their overwhelming vocal power, is a classic at graduation ceremonies.
As graduation approaches, some of you may feel both excitement and anxiety.
At times like that, please give this song a listen.
You’re sure to hear a message of encouragement from Kobukuro!
Sakura (2019)Moriyama Naotaro
When you think of graduation ceremonies, you can’t help but picture cherry blossoms.
It’s a moving day, watching the graduates set off amid the full bloom of sakura, looking so dignified.
There are many “sakura songs,” but Naotaro Moriyama’s “Sakura” really stands out.
Its fleeting beauty—blossoming and then falling—perfectly matches the spirit of a graduation ceremony.
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“Ne” is a very popular song for graduation ceremonies at nursery and kindergarten.
It’s a heartwarming piece that sings about the wish to stay close friends no matter how many years go by.
Think of all the friends you spent time with until graduation—the ones who worked hard with you at events, the ones who helped you when you were in trouble, and even the ones you sometimes argued with—as you sing.
Although it’s a graduation song, it’s not a sad one; it carries gentle feelings for friends on a pop melody, so it’s perfect for singing at a graduation ceremony with a bright, cheerful mood.
