[Elementary School Chorus Songs] A comprehensive showcase from moving masterpieces to the latest hit tunes!

Go beyondSakushi Sakkyoku: Yugeda Kensuke

New graduation ceremony chorus song (2025–2026) | Go Beyond (Kurosawajiri Kita Elementary School)

“Koeteyuke” is a song beloved as a graduation ceremony chorus piece.

It was written and composed by Kensuke Yugeta, a composer of choral music.

Graduating from an elementary school filled with so many memories is very sad and lonely.

Even so, the lyrics portray a strong determination to turn that loneliness into a springboard and walk forward firmly toward the future.

It’s a perfect song for a graduation ceremony, where feelings of anxiety and excitement swirl together.

Why not sing it at your graduation, too?

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SAKI

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Song of LifeTakeuchi Mariya

Choral accompaniment for “Song of Life” — Graduation Ceremony Performance 2023-03-17

This is a song themed around encounters and bonds between people, and the importance of living together.

It was created as an insert song for the NHK morning drama series “Dandan,” and from spring 2009 it began to be sung in various settings such as weddings and graduation ceremonies.

Mariya Takeuchi wrote the lyrics under the pen name “Miyabi,” with music composed by Takatsugu Muramatsu.

In 2012, Mariya Takeuchi recorded a self-cover of the song and released it as a single.

The lyrics, which express gratitude for being born, being raised, meeting others, and sharing laughter, ask us to reflect on the meaning of life and the value of living.

It’s a perfect song for ceremonies that mark a new departure, such as graduations.

The house with the red roofKamishiba Hajime

Midorigaoka Elementary 'The House with the Red Roof' 2011-02-10

This is a song that was broadcast on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” in 1989.

It appears in elementary school music textbooks and is widely loved not only as a choral piece but also as a recorder performance piece.

The sheet music is easy to obtain, and the choral arrangement is not very difficult.

Its somewhat calming melody brings a sense of comfort when you hear it coming from a school.

It’s a standard song that can be sung at various recitals without being limited by the occasion.

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To the next sky

Two-part choral piece for the Risshiki and graduation ceremonies, “To the Next Sky” (Kurosawajiri Kita Elementary School)

This is a song that is often sung at elementary school graduation ceremonies.

With its clear, pure vocals that resonate in the heart, it expresses children’s hopes for the future and their gratitude to those around them.

As it is also included in textbooks, it is well-loved by many children.

Composed by Kensuke Yugeda, the song features lyrics and a warm melody that are perfect for the important milestone of graduation.

It can be called a classic that leaves a deep impression not only on graduates, but also on current students, teachers, and parents.

When everyone sings it together, it’s sure to become an unforgettable memory.

Aboard a ship called the UnknownKobayashi Asei

[2016 Kumagaya Music Festival] Kumagaya Children’s Choir “Aboard a Ship Called the Unknown” November 13

“Board the Ship Called the Unknown” conveys the feeling of moving forward into an unseen future with a flutter of excitement and anticipation.

The lyrics were written by Yū Aku, who penned songs for many famous artists such as Kenji Sawada and Pink Lady, and the music was composed by Asei Kobayashi, a composer and actor known for numerous works including commercial jingles.

It’s a song that inspires great hope for the future in elementary school students whose lives are still just beginning and who can imagine any kind of future.

Sing this song and cherish all kinds of dreams!

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road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE

Michi (Road); EXILE (Ashikaga Children’s Choir)

It’s an essential, classic ballad for graduation season, where the sadness of parting and hope for the future intertwine.

With lyrics that resonate—filled with memories of special places and gratitude to those who supported you—it gives you the courage to take a new step.

Released in February 2007 as EXILE’s 23rd single, it’s also a commemorative work that achieved the 1,000th No.

1 in Oricon chart history.

It was used in commercials such as for “music.jp.” This release also includes a choral version, and it’s a standard often sung at actual graduation ceremonies.

Sung while reaffirming bonds with friends, it’s a song that will be deeply etched in children’s memories.

paprikaYonezu Kenshi

paprika

A song by the elementary and middle school music unit Foorin, provided by singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu.

It became a social phenomenon across a wide range of ages—from children to adults—with countless dance videos posted on social media.

Because it’s performed by a youth music unit, it’s often chosen as an elementary school chorus piece, and its catchy, easy-to-remember melody is a big part of its appeal.

It’s a song that brings smiles to both kids and adults, perfect for brightening the stage of a choral performance.

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Hoshino Takashi

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