The competition will be conducted at three progressive levels:
Local Festival
Adjudicators at the local festival may choose, in each of the five Choral Categories, one choir which is felt to be of National standard. The written recommendation along with the tapes of the performance and the music shall be sent to the Provincial Secretary.
Provincial Festival
Adjudicators at the provincial festival may choose, in each category submitted, one choir which is felt to be of National standard. The written recommendation along with the tapes of the performance and original music shall be sent to the Executive Director of the Canadian Music Festivals by registered mail not later than July 1st.
National Festival
Tapes from all the Provinces shall be heard by two appointed judges, and the winners of the five Choral competitions will be notified by telephone.