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

Welcome To The Black ParadeMy Chemical Romance

My Chemical Romance – Welcome To The Black Parade [Official Music Video] [HD]

While rooted in post-hardcore, My Chemical Romance distilled a wide range of genres—goth, classic hard rock, heavy metal, UK rock—through their unique sensibility, achieving major commercial success and helping lead the emo boom of the 2000s.

Their 2006 masterpiece, Welcome to the Black Parade, revived the classic rock-opera concept album for the modern era and elevated them into a “band that defines its time,” making it one of the standout albums of the 2000s.

The title track, Welcome to the Black Parade, centers on the theme of death, and some may feel it’s entirely unsuitable as background music for a celebratory entrance ceremony.

For those who feel that way, I urge you to read the lyrics closely: the story actually follows a protagonist facing death who, while confronting suffering and hardship, discovers a glimmer of light.

The song’s dramatically unfolding structure evokes the very arc of a human life.

It isn’t a bright, hopeful tune, but it’s precisely the kind of song that can give courage to those who find strength in this sort of music—a true classic you should hear.

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PhotographNickelback

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Just hearing the beginning of the song is enough to move you deeply.

The vocals are wonderfully resonant—husky and seasoned, yet they sink straight into your heart.

With straightforward expression, this track sings of a beautiful past and a future that promises to be just as beautiful.

Top Of The WorldCarpenters

Carpenters Top of the World The Carpenters HQ

A classic by the Carpenters that few people don’t know.

It’s not only significant for them but also holds an important place in the pop genre.

The lyrics are very uplifting, and Karen’s angelic voice is perfect for a fresh new beginning.

Now That I Found YouCarly Rae Jepsen

Carly Rae Jepsen – Now That I Found You [Audio]

Carly Rae Jepsen is a singer-songwriter from Canada.

With upbeat pop songs and an irresistibly cute look, she’s a rare Western artist who has appeared in commercials for the haircare line “Moist Diane” and has performed at Summer Sonic, making her popular in Japan as well.

The song is about a girl who can’t help but be honest in front of the person she likes—she’s head over heels for him—but its positive lyrics and lively melody also make it suitable for entrance ceremonies.

Especially recommended for girls’ schools.

Brand New DayDizzee Rascal

Brand New Day

“Brand New Day” is a classic track included on Dizzee Rascal’s groundbreaking debut album “Boy in da Corner,” released in 2003 when the pioneering figure of the UK grime scene was just 19.

Its raw realism and streetwise lyrics, coupled with a message full of hope, will ignite strength and optimism in anyone standing at the starting line of a new chapter—like entering a new school.

For an entrance ceremony that marks the kickoff to change and growth, why not engrave “Brand New Day” in your heart and take a bold, fearless first step?

A Million DreamsThe Greatest Showman Cast

The Greatest Showman Cast – A Million Dreams (Official Audio)

Here is a moving song that sings of dreams and hope.

With its grand orchestration and deeply resonant melody, it captivates listeners and doesn’t let go.

Included on the soundtrack for the film The Greatest Showman, released in December 2017, it portrays the protagonist’s inner passion and hope for the future.

This piece teaches us the beauty of pursuing our dreams.

It’s a song I especially recommend to those starting a new chapter in life or striving toward a big goal.

BreakawayKelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson – Breakaway (Official Video)

Although this song is often described as a graduation anthem, there’s a video of a flash mob at a school in the UK where current students dance to it at the entrance ceremony, and it’s gradually catching on for entrance ceremonies as well.

The straightforward lyrics really hit home.