• Work with an attitude of service, joy and encouragement
• Endeavor to empower the community through drum circles to achieve greater personal potential, shared joy and interdependency
• Donate/Tithe time, money, and/or professional services to community charities, groups and organizations
• Strive to increase personal knowledge base concerning drums, their cultural history, their potential for promoting wellness, and to share that knowledge with others

Who qualifies for Professional / Associate membership?

Associate - Drum circle leaders with limited experience or no formal training. Applicants that qualify for professional membership but do not wish to be publicly listed may apply for this tier. 

Professional - Experienced and trained practitioners of our craft. Formal training bodies recognized by the DCFG are Village Music Circles, HealthRhythms, Rhythm2Recovery, Jim Donovan, Music for People, Beat the Odds, and Drumming Sounds.  Exceptions can be made for applicants who possess proof of demonstrated mastery of drum circle facilitation but have no formal training .