Youth Expression Showcase

Our weekly radio program invites students in Grades K-12 to perform live on the air. Hear young musicians, singer/songwriters, photographers, writers, poets and other people who express themselves through the arts.

Oral History

SLB Radio’s Oral History Program connects teens with adult role models in their communities. Click here to listen.

Callers

Since 1978, The Saturday Light Brigade has broadcast LIVE spontaneous on-air phone calls from kids and adults as part of its Saturday morning radio program. Now you can hear some of the most memorable calls from people participating in on-air games and other participatory features or simply calling to tell us about something exciting.

Performance

Join us as we celebrate the original talent in our midst with these weekly archives of in-studio performances by regional and national musicians and artists. Folk, bluegrass, jazz, singer/songwriter, international, storytellers and more!

Interviews

Audio replays from the hundreds of arts, human services and other non-profit organizations interviewed by SLB each year.

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YES: Young Artist Concerto Competition Honoree, William Wang

January 7, 2017 – 10:35 am
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From 01/07/2017: Pittsburgh Philharmonic Young Artist Concerto Competition winner William Wang (15, North Allegheny Intermediate High School) with selections on violin along with John Ott.

YES: Matto Quartet

January 7, 2017 – 10:05 am
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From 01/07/2017: In collaboration with Youth Chamber Connection, the Matto Quartet featuring Chloe Yofan (16, violin), Ziya Xu (15, violin), Francesco Fava (17, viola) and Ji-Yool Moon (15, cello), all students at Fox Chapel Area High School

Brashear After School: Introductions & Round Table Discussions

January 4, 2017 – 11:20 am
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We’re very excited to be back at Brashear for After …

CMP: Countdown to Noon

December 31, 2016 – 12:05 pm
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From 12/31/2016: A live broadcast from the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh early-bird New Year’s Eve party with live jazz from Lee Robinson & ISKA, interviews with kids and adults, actor Tim Hartman and the museum’s annual Countdown to Noon.

YES: Pierce Dipner

December 31, 2016 – 10:35 am
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From 12/31/2016: Blues guitarist Pierce Dipner (13, Mt. Lebanon) before his upcoming performance as part of the Youth Blues Showcase during the International Blues Challenge in Memphis (1/31 to 2/4).

Live Music: Shay

December 24, 2016 – 11:35 am
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From 12/24/2016: Singer-songwriter, Shay, with Christmas song selections.

Live Music: James Drakes & the Chris Taylor Trio

December 17, 2016 – 12:00 pm
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From 12/17/2016: A live acoustic set with James Drakes and the Chris Taylor Trio.

YES: Pittsburgh Concert Society Young Artists Winner, Joseph Comella

December 17, 2016 – 11:15 am
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From 12/17/2016: Pittsburgh Concert Society honoree Joseph Comella with selections on violin.

YES: Big Brother Big Sister of the Month

December 17, 2016 – 10:30 am
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From 12/17/2016: Julian Panian and little sister Elena discussing their relationship as forged by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh along with BBBS staffer, Tom Baker.

YES: Rock School Pittsburgh

December 17, 2016 – 9:00 am
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From 12/17/2016: A performance by Rock School Pittsburgh band, ABCD, featuring Jessica Boy (18, guitar/vocals), Michael Crowley (15, keys), and Vivian Chen (18, drums) all from Cranberry Twp. along with their instructor, Eric Brockschmidt.