For the purpose of this Festival, Classes 2, 3, 5 & 6, a Concerto or a Concerted Work is defined as "any composition originally written for solo instrument with orchestral accompaniment".

An OWN CHOICE selections is defined as "a single movement composition or one or more movements of a multi movement composition". Song cycles are an example of a multi movement work.

In Class 1, contestants proceeding to the Provincial Level of competition must include the selection(s) on which they were recommended by the adjudicator at the local level. The recommended selections must include an operatic aria or sacred aria from the standard repertoire.

In Classes 2-7, contestants proceeding to the Provincial Level of competition must perform at least two consecutive movements of the selection on which they were recommended by the adjudicator at the local level.

Contestants are advised to reflect a variety of styles and periods in their choice of repertoire.

Contestants are encouraged to use Canadian Compositions in their performances.

Oral introductions are not permitted in competitions at the National Festival in any discipline.