Semmangudi and Musiri were Vice Presidents of the Music Academy. Maharajapuram Viswanatha Iyer was founder President of the Sri Krishna Gana Sabha and his son Santhanam was Secretary for a few years. Karaikkudi Sambasiva Iyer was Vice President for some time at the Perambur Sangita Sabha. C Saraswathi Bai was President of the Mahatmaji Seva Sangam.