From 09/16/2023: Traditional Irish fiddler, Vincent Burns, joined by whistle player Carla Dundes.
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Small Seeds Summer Camp
This summer, a new group of young men from Small Seeds Summer Camp visited the Youth Media Center. Over the course of a week, they shared personal goals, reflected on family, made music, and conducted interviews. They practiced crucial listening and public speaking skills while learning about recording fundamentals. These students also flexed their collaborative and creative muscles, participating in our first annual radio olympics at the end of the week.
Gwen’s Girls visiting the YMC Summer 2023
We welcomed some students from Gwen’s Girls into the studio this summer to talk about their takes on self-care, favorite ways to relax, and how they like to “treat” themselves. They also share the values they’ve been learning during their …
Pittsburgh Youth Media Corps Commentaries 2023
This summer, members of SLB Radio’s Pittsburgh Youth Media Corps created audio commentaries on a variety of topics. These commentaries were aired on The Saturday Light Brigade radio show on 7/29 and 8/5. Listen to the commentaries below:
Crossroads Foundation Summer 2023
Scholars from Crossroads Foundation worked with SLB radio this summer to learn about podcast production and to create their own podcast pilot episodes. Listen to the pilot episodes below:Luminari Youth Ambassadors 2023
Our microphones were rolling at Luminari's I Want to be an Ambassador Camp! Listen to culturally curious teens discuss their learning in diplomacy, communication skills, and advice for future youth ambassadors Summer BOOST 2023
Summer BOOST 2023 is underway! 5th, 6th, and 7th grade students from across the district are joining SLB and Youth Express at Pittsburgh King for “Camp Hollywood” where campers will learn the basics of audio production! Join us this summer …
Youth Social Justice Documentary Series 2023
Teens from schools and neighborhoods around Pittsburgh joined together to create audio documentaries covering social justice topics of their choosing. Listen to their work below:
This project is made possible with generous …
Propel Montour 2023: Radio Club
Students in 4th and 5th grade at Propel Montour share their thoughts on the world as they develop their authentic voices. Throughout this program, students sharpen their writing and critical thinking skills as they gain hands-on experience with recording equipment …
LPPACS Writing and Publishing Student CNF Essays
Writing and Publishing majors from the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter school visited SLB Radio production’s studio to record their creative non-fiction essays in March of 2023.
Abiding Missions 2023: Peacemakers
Students at Abiding Missions interviewed first responders in their community. These students learned technical and interviewing skills, putting them to use in a series of conversations with paramedics, police officers, firefighters, and city officials. By asking thoughtful questions, this energetic and civic-minded group of young people built new relationships with helpers and leaders. 
New Hazlett Theater CSA 2022-2023 Student Reviews
Local high school students reflect on their experiences visiting this season’s run of shows at the New Hazlett Theater for their Community Supported Art Performance Series. These one-of-a-kind original performances were attended by student reporters from several neighborhoods across Pittsburgh. …
