Feature: Center for Young Musicians Violinists

Violinists from the Center for Young Musicians performing.

The Center for Young Musicians develops a community of students with liberated ability, refined character, and a life-long love of music through a comprehensive, long-term curriculum emphasizing an early-start, an expert faculty, a dynamic support staff, and a mutual commitment between the families and the school.

Bentworth Elementary – Haiti Project

In June, 2011, 41 students at Pittsburgh’s Bentworth Elementary shared their feelings on the citizens of Haiti and the effects of the earthquake.

Live music: Erik Balkey

New Jersey native Erik Balkey, along with harmony singer Annie Donahue, performs his beautiful folk music live on SLB.

Youth Expression Showcase: Center for Young Musicians Pianists

Pianists from the Center for Young Musicians performing. The Center for Young Musicians develops a community of students with liberated ability, refined character, and a life-long love of music through a comprehensive, long-term curriculum emphasizing an early-start, an expert faculty, a dynamic support staff, and a mutual commitment between the families and the school.

Youth Expression Showcase: Winners of the 2011 Gilda’s Club Teen Writers Contest

Winners of the 2011 Gilda’s Club Teen Writing Contest joining us to share excerpts from their winning pieces. Gilda’s Club is a warm and welcoming place where men, women, teens, and children diagnosed with cancer, and family and friends, join with others to build social, emotional and informational support as a supplement to medical care.

Jefferson Elementary-Morals

Grade 5 students from Jefferson Elementary in the West Jefferson Hills School District share their stories about morals, scruples and respectful behavior

Steel Valley Middle School – What Its Like to Be a 6th Grader

In June, 2011, 25 students at Steel Valley Middle School, having already made the transition into 6th grade, give advice to younger students who may be wondering what it will be like.

Barrett Elementary – Things That Are Important To Me

In June, 2011, 42 students at Barrett Elementary discussed the things that mattered most to them. They shared stories of fond memories, family, teachers, role models, bike rides and more.

Live music: Jim Avett & Ray Morton

Country singer Jim Avett, a talent in his own right as well as father of famed brothers Scott and Seth Avett, performs live on SLB.

Big Brother Joe Baiunco and Little Brother Amaree

Meet a “big/little” pair matched by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh and learn how you can make a difference in a child’s life. This week, we’re joined by Big Brother Joe Baiunco and Little Brother Amaree, along with BBBS staff member Cheryl Jones.