Classic Western Songs to Gift for the 2025 Entrance Ceremony: For the Big Day

High HopesPanic! At The Disco

Panic! At The Disco – High Hopes (Official Video)

Panic! At The Disco is an American rock band that captivates young listeners with their emotional sound.

High Hopes, included on their 2018 release Pray for the Wicked, is a track that reminds us of the importance of holding on to hope.

In Japan, it was featured in a Honda ACCORD commercial.

The EDM-style track is beautifully complemented by strings and synths.

Along with its moving melody, the lyrics that evoke hope for the future make it perfect for brightening up a school entrance ceremony.

It’s a motivational song you’ll want to play on the day a new chapter of life begins!

Brand New DaySting

Sting – Brand New Day

Sting’s classic song “Brand New Day” is perfectly suited for marking a fresh start.

The acclaimed album of the same name, Brand New Day, released in 1999, is a masterpiece that highlights Sting’s fusion of musical diversity and innovation.

It delivers a powerful message—“Tomorrow is a brand new day; don’t give up and keep moving forward”—and gives energy and courage to everyone standing on the new stage of life that is an entrance ceremony.

Sting’s superb songwriting and warm melodic lines inspire the courage to face any challenge.

As you embark on a new chapter, it will encourage listeners to take that first small step forward.

All My Life ft. J. ColeLil Durk

Lil Durk – All My Life ft. J. Cole

The single “All My Life ft.

J.

Cole” from Lil Durk’s May 2023 album “Almost Healed” is a track packed with sharp social commentary that refreshes the image of Chicago drill.

Lil Durk’s introspective rapping blends seamlessly with J.

Cole’s polished flow, tracing a path of struggle and growth.

The children’s chorus in the intro is outstanding as well, and this song—one of 2023’s defining hits—casts light on social issues and carries a powerful energy that urges change through music.

For anyone taking a new step in life, it serves as a strong cheer of support and is sure to give you the courage to move forward.

Feeling GoodNina Simone

Nina Simone – Feeling Good (Official Video)

A song I’d love to recommend to everyone embarking on a new chapter is Nina Simone’s “Feeling Good.” Featured on her 1965 album “I Put a Spell on You,” the track has since become an undeniable classic, covered by many artists and bands and popularized through its use in films and television.

Its lyrics, filled with a powerful sense of release and joy after overcoming hardship and struggle, aren’t simply optimistic when you consider the context, yet they convey not darkness but a resilient hope.

For all of you standing at the starting line of a new life at your entrance ceremony, this song will surely give you a strong push forward.

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?

Can’t Stop the Feeling!Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake – CAN’T STOP THE FEELING! (from DreamWorks Animation’s “TROLLS”) (Official Video)

A song brimming with positive energy that makes listeners feel like they just have to dance.

Centered on the themes of joy and liberation felt throughout the whole body, it features simple, catchy lyrics and melodies.

Released in May 2016, it was also used on the soundtrack for the film Trolls.

It became Justin Timberlake’s fifth No.

1 single in the United States and achieved major international success.

It’s a recommended track for anyone starting a new chapter in life or looking for a mood boost.

Shut Up and DanceWalk the Moon

WALK THE MOON – Shut Up and Dance (Official Video)

This song, with its exhilarating rhythm and uplifting message, portrays a fateful encounter on the dance floor.

Its lyrics, which emphasize letting go of hesitation and enjoying the moment, are sure to resonate with many.

Released in September 2014 and included on the album “Talking Is Hard,” the track became a worldwide hit and is known as one of WALK THE MOON’s signature songs.

Its energetic sound and relatable lyrics are sure to encourage anyone taking a new step forward.

It’s the perfect song to listen to before an entrance ceremony or the start of a new chapter in life.