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

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.

HopeArlo Parks

Arlo Parks – Hope (Official Video)

Arlo Parks is a singer-songwriter from London.

“Hope,” included on her 2021 debut album Collapsed in Sunbeams, is a beautiful song themed around hope.

Her vocals—shaped by her Nigerian heritage—have a stylish, exotic flair, making this a great recommendation for anyone looking for something a little different in Western pop.

The slightly nostalgic keyboard tones and the echo on her vocals are addictive, too.

The lyric “You’re not as alone as you think you are” offers a message that gives you courage!

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my futureBillie Eilish

Billie Eilish – my future

Billie Eilish, a singer with fans all over the world thanks to her unique sound.

Her 2020 release “my future” is a ballad with an ambient vibe.

While she rose to stardom with songs like “bad guy,” her calmer sound is just as compelling.

The lyrics, which tell of deciding to part ways in order to live true to oneself, are perfect for anyone looking to make a change at the milestone of starting school.

Listening to her nostalgic vocals evokes both a tender wistfulness and a sense of hope for the future.

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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!

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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