[March] Carefully selected popular songs recommended for entrance and exit at sports days and athletic festivals!

Grand MarchKonagaya Soichi

Grand March

Grand March is a march composed by Soichi Konagaya.

It was written in 1996 for a selected band in Shizuoka Prefecture and attracted attention after being published by De Haske in the Netherlands.

The piece opens with a brilliant trumpet fanfare, and when the lower voices of the trombones and horns join in, a majestic sonority unfolds.

True to Konagaya’s background as a percussion specialist, the percussion writing really shines in this piece.

It’s also perfect as an entrance march, so give it a try!

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Living in ColorChantry Johnson and Dewain Whitmore

Tokyo Disney Resort® – 40th Anniversary Theme Song “Living in Color”

[Living in Color] Disneyland 40th Anniversary Theme Song: “Pom-Poms & Flags & Easy Dance” — Anyone Can Dance It! Perfect for sports days and recitals! Simple arranged dance! (Living in Color)

Created to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Tokyo Disney Resort, this song features lyrics that emphasize positive energy and brightness, paired with a catchy, pop sound.

Released in June 2023 and even used in Disney parades, it has gained support from a wide range of audiences.

Its uplifting and energizing vibe makes it perfect not only for entrance and exit marches at sports festivals but also for flag dances! If kids dance while waving flags, it’s sure to bring the whole venue together and get everyone excited.

The Wind of ProvenceTasaka Naoki

2015 All-Japan Band Competition Required Piece IV: March “Winds of Provence” / Naoki Tasaka

A refreshing and dazzling wind band piece that brilliantly paints the landscapes of Spain and Provence in music.

Created by Naoki Tasaka, this work masterfully blends the passionate rhythms of Spain with the gentle melodies of Provence.

The world evoked by the bold brass fanfares and the graceful woodwind lines is sure to captivate listeners.

Selected as the required piece IV for the 2015 All-Japan Band Competition and performed by many ensembles, this work is an excellent choice not only for competitions but also for concert programs.

migratory bird[Alexandros]

Wataridori / [Alexandros]

This is a song packed with a driving, exhilarating melody and a powerful message.

Released in June 2015, it has been featured in commercials and as theme music for TV programs, making it popular across a wide range of ages.

The lyrics liken young people striving to move forward through hardships to migratory birds, giving listeners a push from behind.

Using it for entrance marches at sports days and athletic festivals can lift participants’ spirits and foster a sense of unity.

It’s also recommended for anyone feeling anxious about the future.

Listen to this track, and you’ll surely find courage.

The wind of MayMajima Toshio

1997 Contest Piece (III) – The May Wind

May Breeze is a march composed by Toshio Mashima, a legend who led Japan’s wind band scene.

Chosen as a set piece for the 1997 All-Japan Band Competition, it became very popular, with more than half of that year’s participating ensembles performing it.

True to its title, it’s a refreshing march that evokes the feel of spring.

The opening section is written in 6/8 time and is played with a different sense of rhythm from the main march theme.

Getting into the groove of this changing meter is the key to playing it well.

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Mickey Mouse MarchJimmie Dodd

Mickey Mouse Club March

It originally began as the opening theme for the children’s TV show The Mickey Mouse Club, which aired on ABC in the United States from 1955 to 1960.

Since then, it has become established as Mickey’s theme song and has been used in many Disney works and related media, as well as at Disney parks around the world.

With this, it seems like children would happily march along with smiles on their faces.

idolYOASOBI

YOASOBI "Idol" Official Music Video

[Idol] YOASOBI 'Flag × Pom-pom × Easy Dance' — Theme song of Oshi no Ko — A dance you can do at sports festivals and performances! Second installment of the easy arranged dance!

This is a song by YOASOBI, known for their style of turning novels into music.

Released digitally in April 2023 as the opening theme for the TV anime Oshi no Ko, it received high acclaim on music charts both in Japan and overseas.

The lyrics portray the inner conflicts hidden behind an idol’s facade, poignantly expressing the pain of striving for perfection while concealing true love and vulnerability.

Ikura’s beautiful vocals over an uptempo track are especially striking.

Given its wide recognition and popularity, I think it’s perfect as an entrance song to kick off a sports day.