[Graduation Songs] Choral pieces perfect for singing at elementary school graduation ceremonies: A collection of moving classics

Shining in my heartHashimoto Yoshiji

Shining in my heart

With its warm melody and lyrics that cherish the present, “Kokoro no Naka ni Kirameite” is a song that helps turn memories of graduation day into treasures for the future.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could always remember each act of kindness and every word we received during our school life? The melody is catchy and easy to sing, and since it has elements similar to J-pop, it might be easy for children to sing as well.

By singing this song at the graduation ceremony, it may help everyone value their memories and hold on to the joyful moments without forgetting them.

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To the futureKiroro

To the Future – Kiroro (Full)

The song “Mirai e” (To the Future), which makes you want to move forward while holding onto six years of elementary school memories, was released by Kiroro in 1998.

From the excitement and nervousness of first grade to the fun times and the tough ones, it reminds us that all kinds of experiences form a path that leads to the future.

It’s a perfect recommendation for graduation ceremonies—singing it can help you face forward, slowly but surely, with both the anxiety and the anticipation of moving on to junior high school.

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Wings nowMorimoto Shōroku

EMG3-0070 Wings Now [Mixed Chorus, 3 Parts]

The song “Tsubasa ga Ima,” which makes you feel the beginning of a new chapter, is a gentle piece perfect for graduation ceremonies.

Ever since it was broadcast on Minna no Uta in 2009, it has continued to be sung during graduation season.

Its mixed chorus of male and female voices is beautiful, making it well-suited for choral performance.

The lyrics and melody leave a strong impression, as if celebrating the moment of graduation and inspiring hope that happiness awaits in the future.

Why not sing this song on your graduation day—a piece that makes you believe that memories will surely give you a push forward?

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my graduationSPEED

SPEED MY GRADUATION

SPEED’s “my graduation” has become a standard number that colors scenes of graduation and farewell.

Some of you may even have memories of singing this song.

SPEED is a four-member Japanese dance-vocal group that began their career in 1995.

“my graduation” is their sixth single.

Although the title includes the word “graduation,” the lyrics don’t actually use explicitly graduation-like terms.

With its slow tempo and soaring vocals, it’s a comfortable listen and is in fact often sung at graduation ceremonies.

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Thank you, goodbye.minna no uta

[Choral Song] Arigatou Sayonara - Two-part Chorus

“Arigatou Sayonara,” a song that fills you with gratitude for teachers, friends, and parents, is a warm and perfect choice for graduation ceremonies.

Sung by Kiichi Nakai and broadcast on Minna no Uta in 1985, it has long been beloved as a graduation staple.

When everyone sings it on the day of departure, it brings back memories of seasons gone by and the desks of the school where you learned, and it fills you with hope for a new future.

Why not sing this song as a way to express thanks and say goodbye, and to take that first step toward what lies ahead?

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People and PeopleYugeda Kensuke

"Hito to Hito" (Lyrics: Tomohiro Iwai, Music: Kensuke Yugeda, Performance: Toin Gakuen Elementary School) — a choral piece for a music concert

This is a warm piece that sings about the importance of encounters through music.

The fresh melodies woven by Kensuke Yugedate carry a gentle calm while conveying a moving message.

In clear, resonant words, it speaks of the joy born from human connections and the inevitable meaning hidden within chance meetings.

Delivered by the pure voices of the Toin Gakuen Elementary School Choir, the work is also slated to appear in elementary school music textbooks starting in 2024.

Its kind, uplifting message is perfect for children who are about to meet new people in a new environment.

As they take their next step in school life, this wonderful song will give them courage and hope—please give it a listen.

The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP

The Only Flower in the World – SMAP

One of SMAP’s signature songs, “Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana,” comes from a national idol group that remains beloved today.

Written and composed by Noriyuki Makihara, the song became a talking point when it was included in school textbooks as a piece that moves many people.

Even if many elementary school students may not know much about SMAP, this song is surely a classic that will continue to be listened to and sung for years to come.

With its message of valuing each person’s individuality, it’s also a perfect graduation song.

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