Westlake High School

Instrumental Music

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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.

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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. 

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Calendar

Events

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

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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.

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Latest News: Blog Posts

  • Monthly Newsletter
    Check out the WHSIMB’s monthly newsletter! See the current issue and the archive of past issues from the 2023 school year.
  • Restaurant Night: Slice House and La Esquina Mexican Grill
    Join us on Thursday, September 28th for a Restaurant Night Fundraiser. Thank you to neighboring restaurants Slice House and La Esquina Mexican Grill for donating 20% of in-person sales to the WHSIM program. Please eat on the appropriate patio.
  • Back to School Sale
    Support the WHS Instrumental Music program in style! NEW ITEMS FOR THE FALL: Long sleeve shirts, beanies, windbreakers, bucket hats, different style shirts, hoodies, and more! Personalization available on some items. A percentage of the proceeds benefit the WHSIM program!
  • student volunteers are taking a break to try the food
    Food Truck Festival
    SAVE THE DATE: October 22, 2023Conejo Creek Park A Celebration of Music and Food in support of the Westlake High School Instrumental Music program. Silent Auction Items The WHSIM Food Truck Festival is one of our largest fundraisers of the year and we need your help! We are actively looking for Silent Auction items. If … Read more
  • The Stand Restaurant Night
    Join us at The Stand on Wednesday, August 30th from 11 am – 9pm. All sales online and in person qualify for the 25% donation to WHSIMB.
  • The Honsors Band performs at the Spring Concert.
    2023-2024 Class Rosters
    Congratulations to all the students! Audition results are posted below. Click on the ensemble name to view the roster:

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.