Winter Classes for 2008
Registration is open! New classes and times added!

High School Classes
Our 10-week Winter session begins November 8. 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.

Wunder Studios offers expert instruction in music, theatre, and performance skills. The class sizes are limited so that every student receives personal attention. All classes are taught by working professional performers with an emphasis on empowering students to succeed. Our classes are designed to build their skills and confidence. The curriculum for each session in new, so students may take the same class again and again.

Most of our classes are open to a diverse mix of students in terms of age and experience level. We have found that the richness of the diversity breaks down social barriers, fosters a non-competitive learning environment, and contributes substantially to the overall success of the class. Our class sizes are small enough that every student, old or young, beginning or advanced, receives plenty of personal attention and educational challenges appropriate for their skill set.

Private Lessons
We offer 30, 45, and 60-minute private lessons for most instruments, as well as 45 minute semi-private lessons for selected instruments. The semi-private option, where two students share a lesson, can be beneficial for beginning students. Lessons may begin at any time ? all you need to do is make an appointment to get started. Contact us today and we will help you find the approach that best suits your needs. Lessons can be arranged during the day, after school, in the evening, or on weekends.

Winter 2008 Class Schedule

Musical Theatre Classes

Learn, grow, be in a show!
Our musical theater workshop program encourages the artistic expression and development of students, ages 5 to 18, by teaching them the art of performing. Exercises in voice, acting and movement are taught in small classes of 5 to 10 students ensuring that each individual receives personal attention. As students develop, they can progress from beginning to advanced classes, learning how to perform in large and small ensembles, play roles, and sing. Classes meet for an hour each week and no audition is required. At the conclusion of each quarter, students perform in a recital for friends and family at Wunder Studios.

Each quarter Wunder Studios presents a fully staged musical with live accompaniment at the historic Pickwick Theatre. All musical theater workshop students are automatically placed in the chorus of the show.

Performance Class
Ready for a role? We hold open auditions for roles in our musicals every class session. If cast in a role, you then register for our Performance Class which, along with the workshop classes, presents fully staged musicals at the historic Pickwick Theatre. To schedule an audition, register for a class, or reserve tickets, please call 847/685-2030.

2008-09 Musical Production Schedule

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

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

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

Musical Theatre Workshop Class Schedule
Our convenient schedule makes it possible for kids to participate in musicals during the school year. Classes meet for one hour, once a week, for ten weeks. There are two Saturday morning staging rehearsals, followed by a full performance in the Pickwick Theatre. No audition is required for chorus members.

Performance Class
All ages/levels by audition only.
Meets Wed, 6pm; plus some additional rehearsals; cost: $240.

Musical Theatre Workshop
Age 12 to 18, no audition required, one hour per week.
Beginning: Tues, 5pm; cost: $170
Intermediate: Tues, 7pm; cost: $170
Advanced: Sat, 1:30pm; cost: $170

Pink Pajama Party!
Pink Pajama Party is Wunder Studios’ elite all-girl musical theatre ensemble. This group presents fully staged solo, duet, and ensemble scenes. Participation is by audition only. Students 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. No experience necessary, but Children's Musical Theatre Workshop is recommended as a prerequisite. Min 5/max 12.

Pink Pajama Party!, Thurs, 7:30pm; $170 for 10 weeks

Hand Drumming Classes
Our drum classes are filled with fun, laughter and healing. Each session is a joyous, high-energy, rejuvenating, confluence of people. Drumming is accessible to virtually everyone. The class is open to women and men—no experience required. Enrollment is open, so you can join a class at any time.

Stress Reduction Through Drumming
(for adults of all ages)
Lower your blood pressure!
For thousands of years, healers have used drumming to promote physical, mental, and spiritual health. Modern research finds that drumming induces deep relaxation, lowers blood pressure, and reduces stress. Music therapists use drumming to accelerate physical healing, boost the immune system and produce feelings of well-being. Studies also show that it stimulates the brain, improving memory and even increasing IQ. The list of benefits goes on and on and the best part is: drumming is fun!

Tuesday, 7 and 8pm; cost: $140 for 10 weeks.

Guitar Classes
Group guitar is a blast and it’s a great way to learn. Wunder Studios offers classes for all levels of guitar players. Start with a beginning class and work your way on up to advanced classes and group jam sessions. When you are ready, private lessons are also available.

Group Guitar Lessons
Realize your dream of playing the guitar in a friendly, group setting for students in 3rd grade & up. Meets for one hour each week. No experience is necessary. Min 5/max 10.

Beginning Guitar, Mon, 4 p.m.; $140 for 10 weeks
Beginning Guitar, Mon, 7 p.m.; $140 for 10 weeks
Beginning Guitar, Tues, 4 p.m.; $140 for 10 weeks
Beginning Guitar, Tues, 7 p.m.; $140 for 10 weeks
Beginning Guitar, Wed, 4 p.m.; $140 for 10 weeks
Beginning Guitar, Sat, 12:30 p.m.; $140 for 10 weeks
Intermediate Guitar, Mon, 5 p.m.; $140 for 10 weeks
Intermediate Guitar, Tues, 8 p.m.; $140 for 10 weeks
Intermediate Guitar, Sat, 1:30 p.m.; $140 for 10 weeks
Advanced Guitar, Thurs, 8 p.m.; $140 for 10 weeks

Acoustic Guitar Ensemble
Join our guitar performance ensemble for advanced players. Learn challenging finger style pieces and refine your technique. No performance experience necessary. Open to ages 8 and up by audition only. Call ahead to schedule an appointment. Min 5/max 10.

Acoustic Guitar Ensemble, Thur, 7pm; by audition only, $140 for 10 weeks