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)
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
A title like “Sora mo Toberu Hazu” (“We Should Be Able to Fly”) feels like it could make a graduation ceremony even more moving… it has that kind of dramatic quality, doesn’t it? As one of Spitz’s signature songs, this track is sure to elevate the graduation mood without a doubt.
Somber is fine too, but sending everyone off straight and positively like this song does is also a great choice.
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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.
To the days without a nameyama
yama’s “To the Nameless Days” is a song that etches itself in your heart, accompanying every moment of a graduation ceremony.
Crafted by Yuuki Nagumo, this piece enriches emotions without directly speaking of graduation or departure.
When you’re taking your first step toward a new path and a swirl of feelings rises within you, listening to “To the Nameless Days” will bring the scenes of your memories vividly back to life.
Used as BGM for a graduation video, it will stir emotions as a never-fading page of youth.
Its emotional, enveloping melody and vocals make it the perfect gift for students standing at the starting line of what comes next.
Sakura Sakura Kindergarten, Nursery School, and Certified Childcare CenterSakushi: Kawasaki Yasuhiko / Sakkyoku: Shinzawa Toshihiko
Beloved as a heartwarming graduation song, this piece gently sings of children’s growth and gratitude while painting a springtime scene of fluttering cherry blossoms.
Included on the album “Sakura♪SONGS” and released in October 2012, it is widely performed at kindergarten and nursery school graduation ceremonies.
Satoko Yamano’s calm, soothing voice resonates as if blessing the children’s new departure, leaving a deep impression on listeners.
It’s a highly recommended song not only for children about to graduate, but also for their parents and teachers.
It’s a wonderful graduation song that invites you to look back on memories and gives you the courage to take a new step forward.
On the day of departure…Kawashima Ai
A straight-up graduation song with lyrics that make each memory slowly pass through your mind—so real it almost feels unfair.
It really tugs at your heart.
It’s also popular as a choral piece, so if you sing it in chorus to send off the graduating seniors, I think it will make for a truly wonderful day.
my manMACK JACK
A powerful, heart-hitting track from the four-member reggae group MACK JACK.
The lyrics feel true to life, like you’re talking to the friend right in front of you, and they really warm your heart.
During our school years, when there’s so much to worry about, friends are probably the biggest presence in our lives.
It’s usually a little embarrassing, but graduation is exactly the moment when you want to express your gratitude.
It’s the kind of graduation song that makes you want to throw your arms around your beloved friends—those who were with you through tough times and fun times alike—and sing together, just like in the lyrics!
Jesu, Joy of Man’s DesiringJ.S.Bach
A timeless masterpiece whose gentle, heaven-evokingly beautiful melody captures hearts and never lets go.
It is part of a cantata composed by Johann Sebastian Bach in 1723 and has been performed by various ensembles.
The violin solo and string ensemble versions are perfect as background music for graduation ceremonies celebrating new beginnings.
The work embodies faith in Christ and love for God, and its beautiful words and moving melody are what resonate so deeply with listeners.
At the very moment of celebrating children who have grown so admirably, the swell of the music will further heighten the moving atmosphere of the venue.