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 graduation ceremonies! A moving collection of songs you can use from the entrance procession to the thank-you party (41–50)
Please give me wingsSakushi: Yamagami Michio / Sakkyoku: Murai Kunihiko
This is a timeless folk song beloved across generations.
The lyricist, Michio Yamagami, is known for depicting everyday scenes in unadorned language, and in this piece, the simple wish to take to the sky resonates deeply.
The music was composed by Kunihiko Murai, and the song was released in February 1971 as a single by Akaitori.
It was later included in school textbooks and spread nationwide as a choral piece, and it has been cherished in many settings, from being sung as a support song for Japan’s national soccer team to performances at the Nagano Olympics.
Cover versions by Kaori Kawamura and Junko Yamamoto also drew attention, reaching a wide range of listeners.
It’s perfect for preschool graduation ceremonies as background music for slideshows or as a recessional.
The song has a warmth that gently encourages children as they step into a new world.
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Last SongOfisharu Higedan Dism
A heart-stirring song that weaves together a bittersweet farewell and the fragility of time.
It delicately captures the loneliness of the moment the curtain falls, while finding hope in the warmth of the words “see you again.” Its philosophical perspective—“things are beautiful because they are finite”—will resonate deeply with listeners.
This piece was also featured as an insert song in the Fuji TV special drama “I Can Only See You Three More Times.” The lyrics, which evoke memories of summer, are sure to comfort those lingering in the afterglow of graduation.
It’s the perfect track for looking back on cherished moments with close friends as you stand on the brink of a new beginning!
Until we meet againHirai Dai
The song that makes the entrance and exit scenes gentle and moving is Dai Hirai’s “Mata Au Hi Made” (“Until the Day We Meet Again”).
It’s included on his 2015 album Slow & Easy.
Even when you think you’re okay, looking back on your memories can make you cry or leave your chest aching with loneliness, right? This song portrays the resolve to turn those tears and that loneliness into strength, and to keep doing your best until the day you reunite.
Dai Hirai’s warm, embracing vocals envelop the entire graduation venue and create a tender moment.
Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//
With lyrics that depict gratitude and personal growth and resonate deeply with graduates, this song is perfect as background music for ceremonies.
The words convey heartfelt thanks to those who have offered support.
Also used as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “The Winner in February: The Classroom of Guaranteed Success,” it was released in November 2021 and earned high acclaim on various music charts.
Recommended not only for graduates but also for anyone taking on a new challenge! Wrapped in DISH//’s warm vocals, this track will give you the courage to take a new step forward.
Because I was able to meet youImai Yūzō, Haida Shōko
@user15821878215964Original song – Hikaru Tamura – Hikaru Tamura
This is a duet sung by Yuzo Imai—the beloved “Uta no Oniisan” from NHK’s Okaasan to Issho—and Shoko Haida.
It was broadcast in March 2008 as the “Song of the Month,” created to coincide with their graduation from the program.
The track is included on the album NHK Okaasan to Issho Song Collection: Yume no Kakera, released in April of the same year, as well as the DVD NHK Okaasan to Issho Latest Songbook: Kimi ni Aeta kara.
The lyrics, which express gratitude for meeting and the poignancy of parting, resonate deeply.
Carried by a gentle melody, the pair’s clear harmonies softly embrace the listener’s heart.
It’s perfect for graduation slideshow presentations and appreciation parties, and many parents and teachers may find themselves moved to tears as they look back on their days with the children.
Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster
When it comes to graduation songs, many tend to be somber and mellow, but this one is a very lively and upbeat number.
Little Glee Monster’s “Seishun Photograph” is their second single, released in 2015, and as the title suggests, it’s a graduation song with a photo theme.
It’s a track that makes you want to preserve the fun days you had at school in pictures.
Be sure to capture both your tearful and smiling faces with the camera.
Thank you with a smileLyrics and Composition: Daichi Nagai
On the occasion of the graduation ceremony, why not express your gratitude to your parents, teachers, and friends? The perfect song for that is “Egao de Arigatou” (“Thank You with a Smile”).
Saying thank you at the time of parting can make you feel a bit sad, can’t it? But with this song, as the title suggests, you can share your thanks with a smile.
The lyrics include parts that thank parents for taking you to and from kindergarten or nursery school, making the whole song easy to relate to.
While singing, it might also be nice to look back on everything that’s happened up to now.
