Articles by SLB Radio
YES: Center for Young Musicians Violinists
From 06/15/2013: Violinists from The Center for Young Musicians performing live on SLB.
Big Brother Adam Churchill and Little Brother Kamaren
From 6/8/13: Adam Churchill and Kamaren discussing their relationship forged by BBBS of Greater Pittsburgh along with BBBS staff member Cheryl Jones
Live Music: Carpenter Ants
From 6/8/13: Old-style rhythm and blues, gospel soul and country funk with the Carpenter Ants, a West-Virginia-based quartet that has been making music together for over 25 years
YES: Urban Pathways Charter School Sounds of Steel
From 6/8/13: Sixteen students from Urban Pathways Charter School Sounds of Steel steelpan/steel drum ensemble
YES: Albert Du
From 6/8/13: Pittsburgh Concert Society Young Artist Competition winner Albert Du with selections on piano
Propel East – 7th and 8th Grade – Technology Labs
In Spring 2013, as part of a 12-week Creative Arts program focused on technology, Propel East 7th and 8th graders participated in several hands-on labs designed to teach the basic construction and physics that allow audio-based devices (such as microphones and speakers) to function. Over the course of 6 weeks, students learned how to build a functioning microphone using household materials, as well as how to “circuit bend” – the process of rewiring the circuit board inside an audio electronics device (such as a keyboard) to elicit modified sound.
Propel East – 6th Grade – Microphone Building and Technology
In Spring 2013, as part of a 6-week Creative Arts program focused on radio broadcasting and audio technology, Propel East 6th graders learned how to use professional recording equipment and discovered the mechanics and physics behind audio-based devices, such as microphones and speakers. Among other topics, students wrote and recorded observations about the effects technology has on their daily lives and our society.
Propel East – 4th Grade – It’s Cool to Care
As part of a 6-week Creative Arts program in Spring of 2013, fourth graders at Propel East learned about the technology used to make recordings for radio, while discovering the impact of their own voice and opinion. They identified social issues that concerned them and researched caring organizations that address these concerns. They then developed a script and recorded these public service announcements, which are also schedule for distribution via The Saturday Light Brigade radio program.
Propel East – Kindergarten – Favorite Animals
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As part of a 12-week Creative Arts …
Hampton Township – An Oral History
On April 10th and 11th of 2013, The Saturday Light Brigade attended the third annual Hampton T4 Tech Expo–a highly interactive and engaging biennial event that provides an opportunity for the entire Hampton community to experience, first hand, the many ways technology is being used to benefit teaching and learning in the Hampton School District.
