Articles by SLB Radio
Live Music: Slim Forsythe and the Payday Loaners
From 9/15/12: Slim Forsyth and his accompanying group, the Payday Loaners, with a live performance and a preview of a Hank Williams Tribute show that will take place 9/21 at the Lawrenceville Moose, with proceeds benefitting Pittsburgh Cares during its 20th anniversary year.
YES: Sarah Krastman
From 9/15/12: 12-year old vocalist Sarah Krastman performing vocal arts in opera, musical theater and pop.
Manchester Academic Charter School – Songs in Spanish
In the Fall of 2011, Students in Grades K-5 at Manchester Academic Charter School performed and recorded songs in Spanish, as part of their Spanish class lessons with Adina Castillo.
This project was created under the guidance of Sra. Castillo and Music Teacher Sarah Rodack, and inspired by family members’ desire to help students learn and use this valuable language. Special thanks to Vasilios Scoumis and Beth McCaskey.
Manchester Elementary After School
2nd and 3rd grade students at Manchester Elementary share their thoughts, stories and poems about math and how it is fun to use in daily life. Students also shared their plan for Summer.
Vietnam – Stories from U.S. Veterans
On May 7th 2012, nine veterans met with Winchester Thurston School eleventh graders to share experiences and stories from their service during the Vietnam War. The accounts below include these student interviews as well as reflections based on these conversations, all of which were conducted as part of a U.S. History class and The City as Our Campus program (directed by Ms. Teresa DeFlitch). Special thanks to Dr. Alexis Macklin at the Senator John Heinz History Center.
PBS KIDS GO Write On! Writers Contest 2012 Storybox
As part of a partnership between SLB and WQED, winners and runners up of the PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest recorded their stories live in our studios. Listen to these wonderful stories from children grades K-3.
YES: Mark Debski
From 9/8/12: Pittsburgh Concert Society Young Artist Competition winner Mark Debski. from Bethel Park High School, performing selections on oboe.
YES: Sarah Khatami
From 9/8/12: Young singer/songwriter Sarah Khatami, from Lincoln Performing Arts Charter School, performing original songs on voice and piano.
