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

far; distant; by farGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Haruka

We often hear GReeeeN’s songs in many different situations, but this track has undoubtedly become a staple graduation song, especially during the graduation season.

The song Haruka was the theme song for the smash-hit film ROOKIES: Graduation.

Many people were moved to tears by the lyrics that tie into the film’s story.

It’s a song I recommend for truly feeling the moment of graduation, with lyrics that capture the inner conflicts of taking a step toward becoming an adult—finally understanding the feelings of one’s parents that couldn’t be accepted in childhood.

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utatane

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hometownarashi

hometown

This song was chosen as the set piece for the NHK National School Music Competition, elementary division.

It’s a perfect song for departures, singing about a hometown you can always return to.

Perhaps some classes even sang it as a chorus while in school.

Please be sure to sing it as a choral piece as one of your treasured memories.

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Hane Keisuke

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To the next skyYugeda Kensuke

Yokohama National University Affiliated Kamakura Junior High School 50th Choir Festival Required Piece “To the Next Sky”

Composed by the popular choral composer Kensuke Yugeda, who not only writes original works but also arranges a variety of choral pieces.

This song looks back on one’s past, sketches dreams for the future, and conveys gratitude and determination, making it a perfect choice for graduation ceremonies.

It’s the kind of piece that, as you sing it, helps you move forward with a positive mindset.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI

Sakanaction “Sazanka”

Sazanka, a classic graduation song by SEKAI NO OWARI, features memorable lyrics that feel directed at a friend who’s feeling down—or even at your future self when you’re feeling low.

With a simple, catchy melody characteristic of J-POP, it’s an easy song to sing.

While it has that J-POP flavor, it’s also a rare track that carries a touch of a children’s song.

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Ryo

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Cherry Blossom Rainabuzōbu fiito. hatsune miku

With lyrics: Hatsune Miku - Sakura no Ame - PV

A collaboration number between the acoustic band absorb and Hatsune Miku.

After its release in 2008, the song inspired a novel adaptation in 2012 and a film adaptation in 2016 starring Maika Yamamoto.

It also reflects absorb member Haruyoshi Mori’s yearning for his own youthful days.

While songs sung by Hatsune Miku may seem challenging, this one features a gentle melody easy enough for elementary school children to sing, and the lyrics are written with imagery that’s easy to visualize.

It’s a track that captures colorful memories of the past and a sense of hope for the future.

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SAKI

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Hymn to the EarthSatō Makoto

Hymn to the Earth (with lyrics)

This “Hymn to the Earth” (Daichi Sansho) was written by Atsuo Oki with music by Makoto Sato and created in 1962.

It has been sung for many years as a graduation song—a timeless classic of the genre.

It is also well known as a choral piece for elementary and junior high schools.

The lyrics may seem very simple, but when performed as a chorus with soprano, alto, tenor, and bass intertwining, it has great depth and is truly moving.

It carries a sense of grandeur, and it’s easy to see why it has been cherished as a graduation song through the years.

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Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster

[Little Glee Monster] Youth Photograph [Litoguri]

For those who want to celebrate their graduation with the lively spirit of an elementary school student, we recommend Little Glee Monster’s “Seishun Photograph”! It’s a song overflowing with hope, encouraging you to carry on living brightly and energetically, alongside photos capturing countless memories from the past six years.

The lyrics are written in simple, easy-to-sing words that even elementary school kids can easily picture.

While many graduation songs tend to be somber tearjerkers, wouldn’t it be nice to graduate with smiles and energy with a song like this?

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SAKI

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