Welcome New Students
NEW STUDENTS! – 2025/26 Concert Band Audition Link
Sign Up Here for Band Placement Auditions 2025/26 (8th grade & incoming students ONLY)
We are excited for you to join the WHS Instrumental Music (WHSIM) program! The WHSIM department sincerely wishes that you enjoy your time with us, and there are many ways for students and families to get involved!
Any questions about the band program, auditions, classes…?
At WHS, classes are called ensembles and are offered at different levels, from beginning to advanced. Visit the New Band Family FAQ to learn the answers to common questions.
For student-specific questions (scheduling issues, etc.) feel free to email a director. Contact Info can be found on the Contact Staff page.
How can parents be involved?
We need parent volunteers, and no musical skill is necessary. The WHSIM Boosters coordinate volunteers, donations, and more. Learn how you can help!
“Parent support and direct hands-on involvement of parents in a comprehensive high school music program (wind bands, orchestras, choirs, musical theater, the pageantry arts) is necessary for such expansive student opportunities to be possible. Without parents coordinating fund-raising, logistical support, and offering enthusiastic support to the students only a very limited experience in music would be available to students. The interaction between parents, students, and staff is a unique community of collaboration, cooperation, and celebration that enhances any educational institution of which it is a part”.
–Mr. Ken Karlin, WHSIM Director of Bands
What does it take to run a program of this size?
The WHS Instrumental Music Boosters (WHSIMB) is thrilled to offer this comprehensive music program to every student, regardless of the family’s contribution. No student will be denied the opportunity to participate due to costs. WHSIMB incurs the expenses of assistant instructors, instruments, music, equipment rental, classroom daily needs, and other costs not covered by CVUSD. We must rely on donations from devoted parents/boosters who share our vision to cover these expenses. Your direct donation directly benefits our kids and makes the exciting experiences in the WHS Instrumental Music Department possible.
Latest News
- Dine for a Cause
Feed your family & fuel the music! Join us at Urban Plates Thousand Oaks on Wednesday, March 5th (11AM-9PM) and help support the Westlake High School Instrumental Music Program! 🎼💙 🥗 How it works:✅ Dine in – Order at the register & show this flyer!✅ Order online – Use code WHSIM at checkout on the… - Lettuce Turnip the Beet—For a Good Cause!
Thank you for supporting the program! - 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.