Westlake High School

Instrumental Music

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

Spirit Packs

The Band Program depends on donations from parents! The Department kindly asks that all families buy a spirit pack matched to the student’s ensemble so that the program can continue to pay for resources and staff.

Latest News: Blog Posts

  • Concert Band Auditions- Incoming Students
    Concert Band Auditions 2024/25 – 8th Grade and Incoming Students 8th Grade and Incoming Students ONLY (current WHS students will audition in class 4/8 – 4/12) Auditions will be from April 9-11, 2024 Click Here for the Sign-Up Genius! Please make sure to read the instructions! Where: Westlake High School Band Room (31G) Audition Materials: Click Here for the Audition Music!…
  • Band Yearbook
    DEADLINE EXTENDED to April 26th! We are starting our 3rd quarter Fundraiser: Our WHS Instrumental Music Department YEARBOOK AD SALES! All instrumental music students will receive a FREE Yearbook at the end of the school year! Students and parents, we need your help to sell Business Advertisements and Parent Tribute Ads that will go in the Yearbook and help to fund all WHS instrumental…
  • Social Monk Restaurant Fundraiser
    You are invited to attend the WHSIM Fundraiser Night at Social Monk Asian Kitchen WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 202411:30 A.M. – 8:00 P.M. Social Monk Asian Kitchen4000 Thousand Oaks Blvd Spc C1Westlake Village, Ca 91362 20% OF FUNDRAISER SALES* WILL BE DONATED TO THE WHSIM BOOSTERS!
  • The Kebab Shop Restaurant Night
    Wednesday, Mar 27All dayThe Kebab Shop3980 Thousand Oaks BlvdThousand Oaks, CA 91362 To participate in this fundraiser, show this flyer during checkout at the store or order online at order.thekebabshop.com using the fundraiser coupon code below. Fundraiser Code:FUNDRAISER
  • Orchestra Auditions
    WHS Chamber and Concert Orchestra video auditions are due on Monday, April 8, 2024! 
  • Sharky’s Fundraiser
    Please join us on Wednesday, January 31st for a restaurant fundraiser! Sharky’s Westlake111 S. Westlake Blvd Ste 106Westlake Village, CA 91362

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.