
Information
New Students
WHSIM is excited to welcome new families to our growing community. Learn about what it means to be part of this prestigious program.

Parent
Volunteers Needed
The Instrumental Music Department needs you. We can’t do all the fun and enriching activities without the support of all the parents.

Calendar
Events
The calendar outlines practice schedules, instrumental performances, restaurant nights, and fundraising events. Check out all the upcoming events.

donations
Direct Donations
The Band Program depends on donations from parents! The program kindly asks that all families donate to match the student’s ensemble so that the program can continue to support resources and staff.
Latest News: Blog Posts
- ? Lettuce Turnip the Beet—For a Good Cause! ?Skip cooking on Feb 4th and let Mendocino Farms do the work! Order online for pickup or delivery (2PM–close) using promo code GIVEBACK, and 20% goes to the Westlake High School Instrumental Music Program! Your stomach wins, and so does the band! ?
- Thanks for supporting The Kebab Shop Fundraiser!Keep an eye out for future opportunities!
- Thank you! Sip, Support, Repeat!Thank you, WHS Community and beyond, for supporting our fundraiser at Azuki Tea. Stay tuned for more opportunities to support the arts.
- Food Truck Festival Fundraiser!Thanks for Supporting the WHS Instrumental Music Program The WHS Instrumental Music Program’s 14th Annual Food Truck Festival Fundraiser was one for the books thanks to the support of our community and we can’t wait until next fall. Stay tuned for highlights.
- New Spirit WearInstrumental Music, Orchestra, & Regiment Thank you for ordering! We’re sorry to miss you. The store is now closed. Orders will be delivered in November.
- Thank you for joining us at our 1st Restaurant Fundraiser!We want to thank the entire WHS Warrior Community & beyond for coming out to support our restaurant fundraiser. “Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.” – Vincent Van Gogh
Our Directors

Kenneth Karlin
Mr. Kenneth Karlin has dedicated 24 years to education and is excited to join CVUSD as Westlake High School’s Concert Band Director.

Elizabeth Blake
Mrs. Elizabeth Blake has dedicated over 20 years to education and leads Orchestra classes at both Westlake High School and Los Cerritos Middle School in CVUSD.

Brian Peter
Mr. Brian Peter has dedicated 23 years to education and leads the Studio Jazz Ensemble while a TOSA for CVUSD as the Visual Performing Arts Coordinator.