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: Pittsburgh Concert Society Young Artist winner Suvir Mirchandani

June 14, 2014 – 11:00 am
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From 6-14-14: Pittsburgh Concert Society Young Artist Competition honoree Suvir Mirchandani with selections on piano.

YES: Urban Pathways Charter School

June 14, 2014 – 10:07 am
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From 6-14-14: Urban Pathways Charter School Brian Morris (junior, Carnegie) along with mentors from Carnegie Mellon’s Money Think program and UPCS staffer Elizabeth Gingrich, talking about the college-affiliated programs they take part in.

Live Performance: Joanna Lowe

June 7, 2014 – 11:49 am
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From 6-7-14: Poet and performance artist Joanna Lowe with live accompaniment from David Dickinson (guitar), Jessie Hoffman (viola), Dave Pellow (upright bass) and Erich Branthoover (percussion).

YES: Fairchild Challenge Winners from Shaler Area Middle School

June 7, 2014 – 11:45 am
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From 6-7-14: Shaler Area Middle School students discussing their year long commitment to the environment and first place finish in the Fairchild Challenge at Phipps Conservatory.

YES: Big Brother Big Sister of the Month

June 7, 2014 – 11:34 am
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From 6-7-14: Matt Collins and Noah talking about their special relationship as forged by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh along with BBBS staffer Sandra Eritano.

CLP – Woods Run: My Radio Program

June 4, 2014 – 12:34 pm
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Students in Tween Scene at Carnegie Library – Woods Run, wrote and recorded these pieces where they describe a radio program of their creation!

Elizabeth Forward High School: Warrior Reflections 2014

June 3, 2014 – 12:48 pm
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In Spring of 2014, SLB Radio Productions, in partnership with Elizabeth Forward High School, convened a group of students to conduct interviews with Elizabeth Forward High School alumni and gain insight about transitioning from high school to college.

Interview: Environmental Charter School of Frick Park

May 31, 2014 – 11:56 am
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From 5-31-14: Third grade students at Environmental Charter School of Frick Park sharing thoughts about careers following completion of a collaboration between SLB and ECS in which all 75 students interviewed adults about their careers and produced persuasive ads for professions that help make the world a better place.ecs_Small

Live Music: Mike Why

May 31, 2014 – 11:08 am
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From 5-31-14: Live music with beat boxer, vocalist, and “maker of funny sounds” Mike Why.

The ZONE: Super Heroes

May 30, 2014 – 2:49 pm
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Students pondered an eternal question: who would win in a competition of strength, Superman or the Flash? Brandon, who chose the Flash for some reason, also provided his own percussion as a music bed for his recording.