 He was initiated as an honorary member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia fraternity in 1917.From 1915 to his death in 1919, Campanini was artistic director and principal conductor of the Chicago Opera Association.Campanini was known for his association with French opera, and introduced numerous works to the United States; these included "Hérodiade", "I gioielli della Madonna", "Louise", "Pelléas et Mélisande", "Monna Vanna", Jules Massenet's "Sapho" and "Thaïs".