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Wind

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Wind
Orchestra
Orchestra
Regiment

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Regiment
Studio Jazz

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Studio Jazz
Color Guard

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Color Guard
Winter Drumline

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Winter Drumline
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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.

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Our Directors

Mr. Karlin

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.

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