December 12th, 2010 4:36pm
IIEA or International Indoor Ensemble Association is an indoor combine that was specifically for Indoor groups in FMA of Middle School or High School level, before the addition of the OPEN class which includes collegiate and Drum Corps related ensembles.
Divided into chapters, each chapter will have up to up to 20 members. FMA Divisions will have these titles: Novice, A, and World class. Chapters are determined by location, however at first they will probably expand long distances. The more people that join, the more chapters. There is no geographical area in which the IIEA uses. Scholastic classes are Middle/High School ensembles, (Examples being John Hughes H.S. Winter Guard or Kelly Audio Theatre, both share the name of the marching band, or have HS in the name) and Open are Drum Corps, collegiate ensembles. (Examples being Blue Demons Drum Line (Collegiate))
How it works:
-Like the combines there are championships for each Chapter and then top half will go to finals once there is a need for a Finals competition.
-Competitions will be hosted by members and then posted in this topic. It is suggested to host as many combine members as possible. A review of your competition will be written and then posted.
-New for Season 5 is the addition of IIEA scoring, which will add a new level to IIEA competition.
-You don't have to be a member of the IIEA to participate in the IIEA Chapter Championships.
-If you would like to add your competition to the list, please post in this topic with the following information. (Note, if you were a member in the previous season, you will be sent this in a message. Please respond ASAP.)
[Drumline or Colorguard Group]
[Group Name]
Class: Scholastic / Open
Current FMA Division
[Season 5 Competition Date]
This is for both Percussion and Guard indoor ensembles.
Confirmed Season 5 Members:
Night Area High School Indoor Percussion (Jan. 8th)
St. Paul Drummer Boyz (Jan. 14th)
Envision Academy of the Arts Indoor Percussion (Jan. 6th)
Unconfirmed Season 5 Members:
Rhythm Q
Inactive Season 5 Members:
Kelly Audio Theatre