[Graduation Songs] Choral pieces perfect for singing at elementary school graduation ceremonies: A collection of moving classics
There are so many songs you’d love to sing at a graduation ceremony—classic choir pieces, songs you sang often during your school years—that it’s hard to choose just one, isn’t it? In this article, we introduce recommended songs for elementary school graduation ceremonies, focusing on choral works and popular J-pop graduation songs.
We’ve carefully selected pieces that are perfect for the moment of graduating—leaving behind the familiar elementary school and taking a new step forward.
As you look back on your memories, choose wonderful songs to brighten the children’s send-off!
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[Graduation Songs] Choral pieces you’ll want to sing at elementary school graduation ceremonies: A collection of moving classics (41–50)
COSMOSMimas
Composed by Mimas, a member of the music duo Aquamarine, this piece is unusual for a graduation song written by a pop artist in that it is arranged as a choral work.
True to Mimas’s lifelong love of space and astronomy, the lyrics—rich with metaphors of stars and the sky—are a distinctive feature of the song.
[Graduation Songs] Choir pieces to sing at elementary school graduation ceremonies: A collection of moving classics (51–60)
Just the way you areMatsui Takao
Composed in 1991 by musician Takao Matsui, the song Sono Mama no Kimi de has become a quintessential choral piece and a staple graduation song.
While it’s certainly common at graduation ceremonies and not unusual for graduates themselves to sing, its lyrics make it especially popular as a song presented by current students to the graduating class.
As a song to give and to receive, its pure words can move not only children and graduates to tears, but also adults, inspiring a return to one’s original, earnest feelings.
Gift SongCHiCO with HoneyWorks
A song by HoneyWorks, who are extremely popular especially among the younger generation—many elementary school students probably know them as well.
Among their tracks, when it comes to graduation songs, it has to be this one.
The original is a solo by CHiCO, but because it’s a gently soothing piece with beautiful piano accompaniment, it’s highly recommended for choral performance too! What makes this song especially great, beyond the beauty of the music itself, are the deeply moving lyrics.
The words expressing gratitude to parents and teachers are sure to inspire countless moments of heartfelt emotion.
To the wide worldHashimoto Yoshiji
For an elementary school graduation song, if it’s to be sung at the ceremony, a choral piece is recommended.
This song, “Into the Wide World,” which is actually performed at graduation ceremonies, is perfect for celebrating a new departure.
While the lyrics don’t explicitly use words like “graduation” or “farewell,” they strongly evoke the image of taking a new step forward, making it a song that will surely move you when sung at a graduation.
Even if you sing it only once in your life, it will likely remain in your heart forever.
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
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.
Song of FledgingSakushi: Murano Shirō / Sakkyoku: Iwakawa Saburō
Composed in 1965, this song is a staple graduation tune that’s still sung at many elementary schools today.
Rather than a calm, subdued feel, it has a moderately lively vibe that brings a smile to your face.
Its simple, straightforward melody line is distinctive, and with a comfortable mid-tempo that makes it easy to keep the beat, it’s widely loved as a very singable song.
The lyrics, which depict taking flight toward the future, are another highlight—an undeniably moving piece that resonates with many people.
Please give me wingsakai tori
You want to sing a song at graduation that gives you the courage to look up at the sky and face forward, right? “Tsubasa wo Kudasai” (“Please Give Me Wings”), a song loved by many, is perfect for moments like that.
Ever since Akai Tori released it in 1971, its unique and beautiful lyrics and melody have supported people of all ages, both adults and children.
Why not sing this song at your graduation ceremony—a song that gives you the courage to take off from the school you’ve attended and jump into a free, unknown world?
