Discover the wunder of music and drama
Welcome to Wunder Studios. As a parent, I am always looking for enriching educational experiences for my children. As the director of Wunder Studios, I create such experiences for all of the families who attend here. From the toddlers in our Musikgarten classes to the adults in Stress Reduction through Hand Drumming, everything we do here is geared toward education, growth, and enrichment. What makes us different? Our classes are small because we want to ensure that every student benefits from the personal attention of their carefully selected instructor. You can rest assured that every class is taught by a highly qualified, experienced professional whose goal is to develop confident, well-rounded students.

Wunder Studios is a unique, family-owned institution — large enough to attract a staff of superior teachers, but small enough that you can always speak to the person in charge. I invite you to experience our creative, supportive learning environment first hand. Please contact me at your convenience to set up an appointment. I look forward to hearing from you.

Michael Barrette, Director
847/685-2030
michael@wunderstudios.com

Performing Arts Education
Wunder Studios is Park Ridge's Performing Arts Conservatory, featuring expert private instruction in piano, voice, brass, strings, winds, guitar, drums, and bass. We offer Musikgarten music and movement classes for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, as well as classes in drama, musical theatre, guitar, and hand-drumming for children, teens, and adults.

Our outstanding, professional instructors are committed to excellence and ready to help you fulfill your creative potential. Whether you are beginning or advanced, we will show what it takes to succeed and inspire you to take your performance to the next level.

Come visit us on the second floor of the historic Pickwick Building in Uptown Park Ridge and discover the wunder of music and drama. Call for an appointment at 847/685-2030.

Register now for all 2008-09 Classes
7/30/08 - Registration is underway for our 2008-09 classes and workshops. Call today for details: 847/685-2030.

Our 10-week Fall Quarter starts on September 8 and concludes by November 15. Schedules and class descriptions are posted on this site. You may register on-line, by phone, or in person. For more information call 847/685-2030, or email us at ask@wunderstudios.com.

Winter Quarter classes begin November 24 and concludes February 14. Spring Quarter begins February 23 and concludes May 9. Summer quarter begins June 15 and ends August 8. For your planning purposes, days, times, and class offerings for the fall, winter and spring are identical.

Auditions for this fall's Pink Pajama Party!
Pink Pajama Party is Wunder Studios' elite, all-girl musical repertory revue troop. This group presets fully staged solo, duet, and small ensemble scenes at venues all over the Chicago area. Participation is by audition only. You must be able to learn music independently, take direction, and memorize music, movement, and dialogue. This curriculum emphasizes the development of high level performance skills. Class begins September 11th, so call to schedule your audition.

Fall Musical Auditions: September 4
Wunder Studios Performing Arts Conservatory presents the hilarious, classic "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" on Saturday, December 6 at 10am in the Pickwick Theatre. The show features an all new pageant with performances by Pink Pajama Party, the Park Ridge Children's Chorus, students from our Musical Theatre Workshops, and our Performance Class. No audition is required for participation in the chorus/ensemble of the show - all musical theatre workshop students are welcome, so simply register for a class. We are holding auditions for principal speaking and solo roles on September 4, 2008 from 5 to 8pm. Other times are available. Call Wunder Studios at 847/685-2030 to make an audition appointment.

Upcoming Musical Productions:
Fall 2008: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!
Auditions: 9/4/08 from 5 to 8pm.
Other time available by appointment.
Performs Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 10am.

Winter 2008: The Wizard of Oz (Royal Shakespeare Company version)
Auditions: 10/25/08 from 1 to 5pm.
Performs Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 10am.

Spring 2009: Cinderella
Auditions: 1/25/09 from 1 to 5pm.
Performs Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 10am.

Summer 2009: The Sound of Music
Auditions: 4/18/09 from 1 to 5pm.
Performs Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 10am.

Wunder Studios on television!
Wunder Studios was recently featured on 190 North (WLS-TV channel 7). Reporter Michelle Allegria spent a morning at the studio observing classes and interviewing students and parents. Thanks to all of the families who participated in the videotaping!

Wunder Studios on WGN Radio!
Thanks to Nick Digilio (the Nick Digilio Show) and Bob Sirott (the Noon Show) for interviewing instructors Michael Barrette, Dag Juhlin, and Darren Scorza on AM 720. It was a great opportunity to spread the news about the Rock Workshop and all the other exciting classes at Wunder Studios.

FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASS!
If you are interested in a class, but you are not sure that it is right for you, consider attending the first class as our guest. Just call the studio at 847/685-2030 to make a reservation. As long as there is room in the class you can attend as our guest with no obligation.

Maine Township Food Pantry
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the food drive for the Maine Township Food Pantry at the Musikgarten Pajama Party. If you missed the opportunity to donate, you can contact the food pantry directly at 847/297-2510.