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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Woodland Hills Prime Time, 2016: Interviewing 101

November 22, 2016 – 11:20 am
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Students were introduced to the basics of interviewing as well as the H1, a handheld digital recorder. After forming groups of two, they took turns operating the equipment and asking insightful questions of their classmates.

Live Music: Miguel’s Mariachi Fiesta & Guaracha

November 19, 2016 – 12:00 pm
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From 11/19/2016: Members of Miguel’s Mariachi Fiesta and Guaracha perform traditional and dance Latino music.

YES: Chris Fedor & Well Tempered Trio

November 19, 2016 – 11:00 am
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From 11/19/2016: Pittsburgh Concert Society Young Artist Award honoree Chris Fedor (16, North Allegheny) on cello along with Joey Camella (17, Homeschool) on violin and Cameron Schepner (17, Hampton HS) on piano. They perform as the Well Tempered Trio.

YES: Young Playwrights Festival

November 19, 2016 – 10:30 am
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From 11/19/2016: EQT City Theatre Young Playwrights Festival honorees Cavan Bonner (17, Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12), Katrina Kudla (18, Moon Area High School and IUP) and Brenna Sposito & Julia Garhart (both of Sharpsville Middle School) with details on their original plays.

YES: National League of Cities

November 19, 2016 – 10:00 am
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From 11/19/2016: Youth delegate Mikayla Barrera (16, City of Surprise, AZ) and youth sponser advisor, Mike Cassidy, with reflections during their visit to the National League of Cities 2016 City Summit at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

Interview: Balmoral Classic

November 19, 2016 – 9:30 am
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From 11/19/2016: Craig Stewart, Sean McKeown, and George Balderose are members of the Toronto Police Pipe Band previewing the Balmoral Classic, 11/18 through 11/20.

Interview: Buhl Planetarium & Observatory Anniversary

November 19, 2016 – 9:00 am
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From 11/19/2016: Glenn Walsh talking about the 75th Anniversary of Pittsburgh’s Buhl Planetarium Observatory as well as its historic and unique 10-inch Siderostat-type Refractor Telescope.

Woodland Hills Prime Time, 2016: “Thanksgiving”

November 17, 2016 – 1:33 pm
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In the spirit of the season, Woodland Hills students have been discussing, writing, and recording about their Thanksgiving and fall traditions.

Propel Hazelwood After School: Thanksgiving

November 16, 2016 – 6:10 pm
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Thanksgiving is already upon us and after school students at Propel Hazelwood are getting ready for the holiday! Whether your families feast involves chasing your cousins around grandma’s house or helping make the macaroni and cheese, these radio club members may have traditions that are a little different than yours, but are familiar nonetheless.

Propel Pitcairn After School: Role Models & Talents!

November 15, 2016 – 3:05 pm
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Helping others. Leading by example. Being responsible. There are a lot of different qualities that go in to being a strong role model – and that’s not lost on our Radio Club students at Propel Pitcairn. Find out who inspires these after schoolers, and hear how they model good behavior for younger family members.