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Introduction for the processional march to a graduation is called Pomp and Circumstance. This is a traditional march that is played at most graduations.
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba may be played as either the processional or recessional for a wedding. On a personal note, I find it a very fitting song to be played as the processional. For added effect, commence the song the moment the doors are opened and the bride is seen.
It is the postlude; sometimes it is called the recessional.
The recessional music was Walton's Crown Imperial.
Music played during graduation ceremonies. * Pomp and Circumstance Marches - in the United States * Auld Lang Syne - in Taiwan and Philippines * Hotaru no hikari - in Japan. Uses the same tune as "Auld Lang Syne." * Aogeba tōtoshi - in Japan See the Related Link.
In my church, JOy to the World! was the traditional, and wide-open recessional number- indeed recessional- and played-out to the max!
An excellent question. What is played at graduation ceremonies is actually the trio (middle section) of Pomp and Circumstance #1 by Edward Elgar. The beginning and end are much livelier. I suspect it became so popular for graduations because it is relatively easy to play, and it is beautifully solemn.
Lately, it's been used alot at Weddings as an entrance processional.
"Pomp and Circumstance" by Edward Elgar.
Lombardi Trophy Processional
I would imagine intro or introductory numbers are played(not counting rehearsals or tune-ups!) The term Introit might be used, this is a religious term often applied to the entrance hymn at a Mass, sort of ( a bad analog, deceny leaguers, but it) is sort of like , in lay terms a Theme Song. The last song is called a recessional number, again showing a resemblance to religious practice, where one has, of course, an Introit Hymn, several during the course of the mass ( offertory, communion) and finally the Recessional or closing theme song.l Many television programs had separate and quite different intro and recessional theme songs, there was no intentional sacrilege the custom seemed to fit. Recessional songs are mildly soft and down beat, seldom revved up or (Full Blast) they are songs of parting to the party, I say we did cover all four walls of sound!
It was ' Pomp and Circumstance, March No. 4 in G'.