Articles by SLB Radio
Pittsburgh Perry After School Academy 2016-2017
Students at Pittsburgh Perry wrote and recorded these pieces which are a result of weekly sessions in which students will learn about the microphones, digital recorders and techniques used to produce features for radio.
Live Music: Richie Cole Quartet
From 10/15/2016: Legendary saxophonist Richie Cole and his quartet with selections from his new CD, Richie Cole Plays Ballads & Love Songs.
YES: The Neighborhood Academy
From 10/15/2016: Sydney Francis (18), Julian Butler (15), Anthony Duckett (15), Markel Watts (14), and Donya Evans-Young (13), all of The Neighborhood Academy, present writings and spoken word projects.
YES: Pittsburgh Musical Theater, Jekyll & Hyde
From 10/15/2016: Performers Brecken Farrel (15, Knoch), Addison Albert (18, Knoch), Elena Doyno (17, Allderdice), Mia Schmidtetter (17, Fox Chapel), Sabina May (17, Moon), and Nick Cortazzo (17, Baldwin) preview Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s production of Jekyll and Hyde, 10/20 through 10/23, Byham Theater.
YES: The Brashear Association & Venture Outdoors
From 10/15/2016: Jerome (10, Phillips Elementary), Shane (9, Grandview Elementary), and Shyae (13, Pittsburgh Obama) from Brashear Association discuss their experiences with Venture Outdoors along with staffers Amber (Brashear Association) and Hannah (Venture Outdoors).
Interview: Steel City Shakespeare
From 10/15/2016: Steel City Shakespeare’s Jeffrey Chips, Marsha Mayhak and Elizabeth Glyptis with a preview of the Steel City Shakespeare production of Pride & Prejudice, 10/21-10/23 and 10/27-10/30, Heathside Cottage, Northside.
Woodland Hills Prime Time, 2016-2017: Interviewing
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.
Propel Hazelwood After School: My Neighborhood
After school students at Propel Hazelwood talked about their neighborhoods; what they like about the places they live, as well as some things that could be improved.
Propel Pitcairn After School: My Neighborhood
Whether there’s a great park, tons of kids to play with, or annual community gatherings, every neighborhood has certain characteristics that make it unique. After school students at Propel Pitcairn talked about what makes their neighborhood special and things they would do to improve the places they call home.
Woodland Hills Prime Time, 2016-2017: On Bullying
Students at Woodland Hills Junior/Senor High School reflected on bullying and on ways to prevent further aggressive behavior.
