The musicians join the Académie to complete their training.
They take part, in extra numbers, in rehearsals and performances of certain lyrical and choreographic productions with the Orchestre de l'Opéra national de Paris, at the Palais Garnier and the Opéra Bastille. They benefit from individual or group work sessions with the Orchestra's soloists, who also prepare them for the various competitions. They take part in the Academie's productions and chamber music concerts.