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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Abiding Missions 2023: Peacemakers

June 12, 2023 – 10:00 am
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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.

Live Music: Lee Robinson and ISKA

June 10, 2023 – 11:05 am
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From 06/10/2023: Pittsburgh Jazz musician, saxophonist, and composer Lee Robinson and ISKA (Zack Mester, Joe Defazio, and Stephen Chin).

Youth Express: Lincoln Park Writers

June 10, 2023 – 10:35 am
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From 06/10/2023: Camilla Adams (17), Hailey Ake (15), Adrien Emler (14), Jacob Lewis (17), Felicity Portoulas (14), Ravenna Rodgers (15), Mallory Rose (15), Rachel Sledzianowski (15), and Savanna Stile (15), all students from Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School, talk about the importance and value of writing in their daily lives.

Youth Express: Ab-So-Flutely Amazing Quartet

June 10, 2023 – 10:05 am
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From 06/10/2023: Selections on the flute with Pittsburgh Concert Society Young Artist Award honorees the Ab-So-Flutely Amazing Quartet: AJ Schmidt (15), Anna Qin (16), Lacey Pribanic (16), and Nia Hanington (15), all students from Franklin Regional High School.

New Hazlett Theater CSA 2022-2023 Student Reviews

June 8, 2023 – 11:02 am
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Local high school students reflect on their experiences visiting this …

Live Music: Monallo & Rev. Ezra

June 3, 2023 – 11:05 am
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From 06/03/2023: Music and conversation with touring duo Monallo and Rev Ezra in advance of their show at Pittsburgh Winery, 6/3 (3 pm)

Youth Express: PMT Summer Camps

June 3, 2023 – 10:35 am
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From 06/03/2023: Show tunes and conversation about Pittsburgh Musical Theater Summer Camp opportunities with Ilyssa Bails (16, Allderdice), Rayna Aiken (15, PA Leadership Charter School), Chris Russell (18, West Mifflin Area High School), Eli Fisher (17, Thomas Jefferson High School), and PMT staffer, Quinn Patrick Shannon.

Youth Express: WPCTE Flash Fiction, Garret & Adam

June 3, 2023 – 10:05 am
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From 06/03/2023: The Western Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of English (WPCTE) Flash Fiction Contest honorees Garret Tokar (11th grade, Avonworth School District) and Adam Burk (3rd grade, Sharpsville Elementary School).

Interview: Sensory-Friendly Family Fest, Allison Broaddrick

June 3, 2023 – 8:20 am
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From 06/03/2023: Allison Broaddrick discussing In Toto’s Sensory Friendly Family Fest, 6/17 (11am – 3pm) in Mars, PA.

Remake Learning Days Youth Ambassadors 2023

May 31, 2023 – 12:00 pm
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In Spring of 2023, twelve teens from around the Pittsburgh region joined Remake Learning Days of Southwestern PA to preview, attend, and create reviews of events happening during the festival season, May 4th through May 23rd. Teens created short previews for 23 events, and covered 16 of those events through reviews in the form of videos, audio recordings, and blog posts. Displayed below are their creative works