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 graduation ceremony! A moving collection of songs you can use from the entrance music to the thank-you party (1–10)
Song of a Six-Year-Oldsakushi/sakkyoku: Miura Kanako
Written and composed by an active nursery teacher, this is a wonderful graduation song that celebrates children’s growth.
The lyrics, filled with memories from birth to age six, deeply resonate with parents.
Sung at roughly 5,000 schools, the song comes in versions tailored for daycare centers, kindergartens, and certified childcare schools.
Its simple, familiar melody makes it easy for children to sing.
Using it as background music for graduation ceremonies or farewell gatherings creates a moving atmosphere.
The sheet music is introduced on Miura’s social media, so be sure to check it out.
It’s a heartwarming piece that celebrates children as they set off on a new journey.
Until the day we meet againyuzu
Songs that convey both the sadness of parting and the hope for the future are perfect for graduation ceremonies and thank-you gatherings, aren’t they? Yuzu’s 14th single, released in October 2002, is a song truly fitting for such moments.
Chosen as the ending theme for the TV Asahi anime Doraemon, it has been loved by people of all ages.
The song has the background of Yujin Kitagawa crafting the lyrics together with children he met while camping, and its simple, straightforward words are deeply moving.
Built around acoustic guitar with a bright sound, it’s enhanced by handclaps and call-and-response, creating a sing-along atmosphere.
Rather than saying “goodbye,” it carries a message of promising to meet again, making it a great choice when you want to express gratitude to teachers and friends.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heartSakushi/Sakkyoku: Yamazaki Hiroshi
It’s a graduation-from-preschool song distinguished by its heartwarming melody and moving lyrics.
It expresses children’s growth and gratitude to those who have supported them.
Included on the album “Arigatou Kokoro wo Komete,” released in September 2018, the song has become widely beloved at kindergartens and nursery schools across Japan.
Hiroshi Yamazaki’s gentle vocals and a melody line designed to be easy for children to sing are especially notable.
It’s perfect not only for graduation ceremonies but also for moments when you want to look back on memories with family and friends.
Why not use it as background music to convey your appreciation to someone special?
My TreasureSakushi / Sakkyoku: Seki Tomoyuki
Written and composed by Tomoyuki Seki, this song captivates with its warm melody and heartfelt lyrics.
It celebrates bonds with family and friends and the precious time spent together, leaving a deep impression on listeners.
Frequently performed at milestones such as preschool and school graduation ceremonies, it is cherished as a song that honors children’s growth and new beginnings.
The piano score became available in February 2021 and can be played at an early–intermediate level.
This work is recommended for those who have experienced farewells with loved ones or want to reaffirm the importance of human connections.
Using this piece as background music will surely help create heartwarming, wonderful memories.
Song of Farewellyokoyama daisuke
On the milestone occasion of graduation from kindergarten, here’s a song that gently gives you a push forward.
Sung by Daisuke Yokoyama, who delivered songs to children on NHK E-TV’s “Okaasan to Issho” for nine years, it’s a heartwarming graduation tune.
Included on the album “Egao ni Dokkyuun!” released in April 2024, the song was created by the renowned duo in early childhood music—lyricist Toshihiko Shinzawa and composer Hirotaka Nakagawa—and brought to life by “Big Brother Daisuke’s” warm, embracing vocals.
The lyrics don’t only express the sadness of parting, but also the irreplaceable days spent together and a calm sense of anticipation for a new step ahead, all of which deeply resonate.
Its compact length of about 2 minutes and 50 seconds also makes it easy to use in ceremonies.
It’s perfect for the recessional at a kindergarten graduation or as background music for a slideshow of memories, gently stirring the tears of children, parents, and teachers alike.
Turn tears into a rainbowSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Masuda Yūko
Characterized by a gentle melody and heartwarming lyrics, this song is the perfect BGM for graduation ceremonies at preschools and kindergartens.
Its hopeful theme of turning tears into a rainbow encourages children as they take their first steps forward.
It’s included on the album “To wa Tomodachi no To,” released in June 2010.
Widely adopted in many early childhood education settings, it’s considered well-suited for graduation and farewell events.
It’s ideal for celebrating children’s growth and new beginnings, so if you’re a teacher struggling to choose music for a graduation ceremony, be sure to give it a listen.
It’s sure to resonate deeply with both the children and their parents.
Rainbow of TearsSakushi / Sakkyoku: Koyama Natsune
This heartwarming song, perfect for graduation ceremonies, gently embraces children’s growth and hopes for the future.
Featuring a gentle melody with piano accompaniment, it is designed to be easy for children to sing.
Released on YouTube in March 2021, the song was created with kindergarten and nursery school graduation ceremonies in mind.
Written and composed by Natsune Koyama, it carefully portrays the sadness of parting from friends and teachers with whom the children spent every day, as well as the mix of excitement and anxiety about entering elementary school.
It is also recommended as background music for graduation ceremonies and is a work that deeply resonates not only with children but also with parents and teachers.