[For the Big Day] A Collection of Classic Western Songs to Gift at Entrance Ceremonies [2026]

ME! (feat. Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco)Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift – ME! (feat. Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco) (Lyric Video) ft. Brendon Urie

Taylor Swift shifted from a country-music style to pop.

“ME! (feat.

Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco)” is one of her signature songs, and in the United States it’s commonly treated as a staple for school entrance ceremonies.

It’s a track crafted with a catchy melody.

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FireworkKaty Perry

Katy Perry – Firework (Official Music Video)

Let’s show everyone your true worth.

That’s the message packed into this song by pop singer Katy Perry.

The arrangement builds from live instruments and gradually raises the energy, making it a track that inspires you to do your best starting tomorrow.

Hello HappinessChaka Khan

Chaka Khan – Hello Happiness (Audio)

Chaka Khan, an artist who has also enjoyed popularity in Japan, is known for delivering gentle performances with her powerful voice.

In Hello Happiness, her vocal prowess is on full display, offering an ease of listening even within its powerful atmosphere.

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Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson – Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ (Audio)

A perfect Western classic for a school entrance ceremony celebrating a new beginning is Michael Jackson’s “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’.” Released in 1983, this track reached as high as No.

5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is a hit from Michael’s iconic album Thriller.

Also known in Japan by the title “Start Something,” its powerful beat and catchy melody lift the spirit and infuse you with positive energy for a fresh start.

During Michael’s lifetime, it was often performed as the opening number at his concerts, making it a song that truly evokes the idea of a beginning.

It’s highly recommended as the soundtrack to elevate the excitement and anticipation for new challenges at an entrance ceremony and to kick off a wonderful start!

I Ain’t WorriedOneRepublic

OneRepublic – I Ain’t Worried (From “Top Gun: Maverick”) [Official Music Video]

I Ain’t Worried, which means “I’m not worried at all,” is a recommended song by OneRepublic, a rock band formed in the U.S.

in 2002.

The repeatedly featured whistling melody is striking, and many listeners will probably think, “I know that whistling phrase!” when they hear it.

Ryan Tedder’s refreshing vocals are also perfect for the celebratory stage of a school entrance ceremony.

How about using this song to get in the mood for the big day?

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I Gotta FeelingThe Black Eyed Peas

The Black Eyed Peas – I Gotta Feeling (Official Music Video)

While the lyrics themselves sing about something like “Tonight will be a good night,” the underlying meaning feels more like, “Your life from here on out will surely get better, so you can relax.” It’s a song that lets you feel hopeful about a new beginning.

FlyNicki Minaj ft. Rihanna

Nicki Minaj – Fly ft. Rihanna

A true collaboration of today’s Black singer queens, Nicki Minaj and Rihanna.

It’s a song that celebrates hard workers who strive to move forward, even though the path is surely not an easy one.

It’s also a perfect track for freshmen about to embark on a new chapter.