Speeches are an important part of every Mitzvah celebration but we all know public speaking can be a little daunting. Pre-speech nerves are completely normal, even when you’re surrounded by friends and family. Playing a song as the speaker makes their way up to the mic is a great way to break the ice, settle the nerves and grab the attention of your guests. But what song should you choose for your entrance?

Perhaps you have a song that makes you smile or gets you motivated. Something upbeat and humorous will lighten the mood, while a song that holds meaning will command the attention of the room. And when it’s time for the Mitzvah boy/girl’s entrance, you can’t go wrong with a lively party anthem! Our advice is to always choose a song that reflects the speaker’s personality but if you’re looking for some inspiration, here are a few entrance song suggestions:

Entrance songs for parents

The parent’s speech is a great opportunity to welcome your guests, reflect on how proud you are of your son/daughter and maybe share an embarrassing memory. Set the tone for your welcome speech with one of these entrance songs:

Best friends and sibling entrance songs

No Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah is complete without the best friend or sibling speeches. We’ve seen some impressive and inventive speeches over the years including everything from poems to rapping. Nerves might be high before speaking and that’s okay. The right entrance song could be the confidence boost the kids need. Here’s a few ideas to get you started:

The Mitzvah boy/girl entrance

“Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s time to welcome into the room…”

This is the perfect opportunity to really let the Mitzvah boy girl’s personality shine through so definitely get them involved in choosing the music. Here are some of our favourite grand entrance songs:

We hope this has helped, you can always get in touch with one of our team if you’re planning a celebration and are looking for some more helpful tips. Look forward to hearing from you.