Fauré was a founding member of the Société Nationale de Musique, formed in February 1871 under the joint chairmanship of Romain Bussine and Saint-Saëns, to promote new French music.
Fauré foi membro fundador da Société Nationale de Musique, formada en febreiro de 1871 baixo a presidencia conxunta de Romain Bussine e Saint-Saëns, co fin de promover a nova música francesa.