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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Support The Saturday Light Brigade with Amazon.com

November 19, 2011 – 9:23 am
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Want to support SLB without spending extra money? Do your holiday shopping through Amazon.com after clicking the link
below! A portion of every dollar you spend will go to SLB.

Video: A Behind The Scenes Look at SLB

November 18, 2011 – 1:24 pm
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This video was produced by Pittsburgh Community Television (PCTV) under a grant from The A.W. Mellon Educational and Charitable Trust at The Pittsburgh Foundation.

Propel East – Radio and Journalism Class – 6th Grade

November 18, 2011 – 9:47 am
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In Fall 2011, 6th grade students at Propel East in Turtle Creek took part in a Radio Journalism class taught by SLB Radio Productions as part of their Creative Arts curriculum. Participating students learned to use microphones, digital recorders and mixers while also sharpening speaking and interviewing skills. During their time in class, students used these acquired skills to interview their peers and write creatively in order to produce professional radio pieces.

Propel East – Radio and Journalism Class – 7th and 8th Grade

November 18, 2011 – 7:41 am
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In Fall 2011, 7th and 8th grade students at Propel East in Turtle Creek took part in a Radio Journalism class taught by SLB Radio Productions as part of their Creative Arts curriculum. Participating students learned to use microphones, digital recorders and mixers while also sharpening speaking and interviewing skills. During their time in class, students used these acquired skills to interview their peers and teachers and write creatively in order to produce professional radio pieces.

Youth Expression Showcase: Bassists from the PYSO

November 12, 2011 – 5:29 pm
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Joining us, Bass duo Samuel Harris and Ava Lintz, both members of the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra, live on SLB.

Youth Expression Showcase: And Beyond…

November 12, 2011 – 5:24 pm
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Joining us, Piano and Bass duo Jamen Thurmond, 17, and David Kelley, 17, performing original jazz and experimental songs, live on SLB.

Live Music: Jeff & Vida

November 12, 2011 – 5:12 pm
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Joining us, music duo Jeff & Vida, performing original bluegrass, folk, country and rockabilly songs with impressive musicianship, live on SLB.

Live music: Judith Avers

November 5, 2011 – 4:38 pm
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Talented singer-songwriter Judith Avers performs live in our studios.

Youth Expression Showcase: Saltworks Theatre’s Young Actors Ensemble

November 5, 2011 – 4:34 pm
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Joining us, members of the Young Actors Ensemble at Saltworks Theater – a group of teens aged 14-16 years old.

Youth Expression Showcase: Pittsburgh Music Academy Guitarists

November 5, 2011 – 4:12 pm
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Joining us, Zach Snyder, 12, Keelyn Hamm, 8, Hunter Rheinfrank, 7, Alannah Enfield, 6, Elliot Pullen, 9, and Svetlana Epperson, 7, all guitarists at the Pittsburgh Music Academy.