Articles by SLB Radio
Propel East – 5th Grade – It’s Cool To Care
In Spring 2013 and as part of a 6-week Creative Arts program focused on radio broadcasting, Propel East 5th graders identified social issues that concerned them. They then researched, wrote and recorded these public service announcements to promote organizations working to address these issues.
Taylor Allderdice High School – My School
During our second weekly after school program, students were asked what they thought of their school and what–if any–changes they would make. Already trained in the art of basic sound recording, the kids explored that day’s topic.
YES: Pitt Theater Arts
From 4/13/13: Members of the cast from University of Pittsburgh’s Theater Arts program performing scenes fromThis Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing
Taylor Allderdice High School – Three Favorite Things
On April 8th, 2013, students at Taylor Allderdice High School attended their first after school radio class. After learning proper microphone technique and the basics of a Marantz digital recorder, the students then made these recordings cataloging some of their favorite things.
Live Music: Machete Kisumontao
From 4/6/13: Afro-Caribbean music with Machete Kisumontao, a 7-piece Pittsburgh-based ensemble
YES: Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s “Sleeping Beauty”
From 4/6/13: Pittsburgh Musical Theater with a preview of Sleeping Beauty, 4/11 through 4/13 at The New Hazlett Theater
YES: Gemini Theater’s “Sword in the Stone”
From 4/6/13: Members of the cast of the Gemini Theater production of Sword in the Stone, 4/6 through 4/28
Youth Places Manchester: Why Play is Important
After a discussion about why it is important to have time for play, students in Radio Club at Youth Places Manchester wrote and recorded these pieces describing why play is important and the things they like to do to play. They then learned how to edit their own pieces using Adobe Audition.
YES: Poetry Inspired by Historical Architecture
From 3/30/13: Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 students Jaiman White (11), Daisy Tappe (10), and Cristal Flores (10) discuss and share art and poetry inspired by Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation explorations of architectural spaces in Squirrel Hill, the South Side and Banksville
