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

Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy

[Mixed Chorus] Kaiju no Hanauta / Vaundy (Arranged by Yuri Asano) *Includes part-specific audio sources

Singer-songwriter Vaundy, who handles everything from songwriting and composition to video production, enjoys overwhelming support, especially among young people.

Featured on his first album “strobo,” released in May 2020, this track was used in a Maruha Nichiro commercial and drew a huge response when performed on the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.

Its driving band sound and unforgettable melody seize listeners’ hearts and won’t let go.

Nostalgically recalling memories of carefree times with friends, the lyrics give a gentle push to step toward the future, perfectly matching the bittersweet yet hopeful feelings of graduation season.

If your whole class sings it together, it’s sure to become an unforgettable memory.

globeYonezu Kenshi

Globe – Kenshi Yonezu [Mixed Choir Arrangement]

Released in July 2023 as the theme song for Hayao Miyazaki’s film The Boy and the Heron, this single is also included on the album LOST CORNER.

Kenshi Yonezu created the track as an expression of his long-held admiration for the director.

Framing life as a long journey, the lyrics portray the strength to keep moving forward on one’s own feet, even through farewells and hardships—offering gentle support to children facing the significant milestone of graduation.

Beginning with a quiet piano and gradually building into a powerful, expansive sound, it delivers a moving experience well-suited to a graduation ceremony, where hope and uncertainty meet as new doors open.

It’s a song filled with a warm message that inspires the courage to take a step toward the future.

Song of SpringFujihara Sakura

Sakura Fujiwara – Spring Song (Lyric Video) – 360 Reality Audio

This is a captivating song with a melody that evokes gentle spring sunshine and a smoky voice that stays close to the heart.

While holding anxieties about an unseen tomorrow, the lyrics strive to take a strong step forward, offering a gentle push to graduates setting off into new environments.

Included on the single released in March 2017 and chosen as the theme song for the latter part of the film March Comes in Like a Lion, this piece moved many to tears in theaters.

The original classic by Spitz has been reimagined with Sakura Fujiwara’s uniquely warm expression.

Overlapping with the image of children overcoming the sorrow of parting and taking flight with hope, it seems perfect for creating a moving graduation ceremony.

RPGSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI「RPG」

Released in 2013 as SEKAI NO OWARI’s fourth major single.

It was selected as the theme song for the film Crayon Shin-chan: Very Tasty! B-Class Gourmet Survival!!.

This upbeat song by Sekaowa, hugely popular among children, features a marching-like rhythm and empowering lyrics that give you courage and strength.

Last SongOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Last Song [Studio Live Session]

The melody is striking, gently wrapping both the sadness of parting and the hope that lies beyond.

This song by Official HIGE DANDism captures the fleeting nature of passing time and gratitude toward someone precious, resonating deeply with listeners.

Even while carrying the loneliness of joyful days coming to an end, it conveys a warm message that makes you want to say “see you” with a smile in the end.

Sung on the special day of a graduation ceremony as you look back on the irreplaceable moments spent with friends and teachers, it will surely fill the whole venue with emotion.

It will gently encourage the children as they each set off on their own paths.

I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu

Spitz / I Should Be Able to Fly in the Sky

Released in 1994, this song is one of Spitz’s most popular tracks.

It was also used as the theme song for the 1996 TV drama “Hakusen Nagashi.” Because the drama focused on high school friendship and graduation, the song has come to be loved and sung as a graduation anthem.

With its title “Sora mo Toberu Hazu” (“We Could Even Fly in the Sky”), it offers encouragement to those embarking on new beginnings and stepping into a new world—a refreshing and moving graduation song.

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Smile ~You Are Not Alone~shiori

EME-C3147 Smile ~You're Not Alone~ Booklet [Mixed Three-Part Chorus]

It’s a warm, encouraging song that gently stays close to your heart in tough or sad times.

Sung by Shiori, this piece carries a message that remembering the smile of someone dear can give you the courage to know you’re never alone.

Released as a single in May 2012, it’s also well known as the Studio Alice commercial song.

The track is included on the album “Partner.” To share this song, Shiori launched the “Hana no Shiori” project, visiting 100 schools across Japan by March 2013 to sing in chorus with students.

At the milestone of graduation, try singing it with gratitude for those who have supported you and with hope for the future.