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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Shaler Area Middle School Reflections

May 27, 2011 – 5:46 pm

In May, 2011, 12 students exiting Shaler Area Middle School share their thoughts on the transition to high school.

Monessen High School – Exit Interviews

May 26, 2011 – 4:27 pm

In May, 2011 25 graduating students at Monessen High School discuss their future, careers, goals, fond memories, and college plans.

Albert Gallatin Area School District – How I Learn

May 25, 2011 – 10:06 pm

In May, 2011, 38 Albert Gallatin area school district students revealed the ways in which they learn.

Live music: Grand Bon Rien

May 21, 2011 – 2:01 pm
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Tune in to hear live music featuring traditional Cajun Music by Pittsburgh’s very own Grand Bon Rien.

Feature: All City Arts

May 21, 2011 – 1:59 pm
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In our second installment of features highlighting Pittsburgh Public Schools’ All-City Arts Showcases, we focus on Music. Tune in to hear the choir from Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 performing live on SLB.

Youth Expression Showcase: Luke Grasha

May 21, 2011 – 1:08 pm
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Luke Grasha, 15, is a singer-songwriter and student at Gateway High School. His debut album, Fading Portraits, was recorded at age 14 and released earlier this year.

Shaler Area High School-High School Experiences

May 18, 2011 – 3:32 pm
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Seniors at Shaler Area High School discuss their educational experiences as they prepare to move on to college life.

Live music: Ben Shannon

May 14, 2011 – 1:23 pm
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This week we’re happy to be joined by talented singer-songwriter Ben Shannon. Shannon employees laid-back melodies and provocative lyrics to help wrestle with difficult subjects such as depopulation and family strife.

Feature: All-City Arts Showcases

May 14, 2011 – 1:14 pm
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In our first installment of features highlighting Pittsburgh Public Schools’ All-City Arts Showcases we focus on the Literary Arts. Tune in to hear three young writers read their original compositions, live on SLB.

Pittsburgh Concert Society’s Young Artist Winner’s Showcase: Michelle Lee

May 14, 2011 – 1:07 pm
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PCS Young Artist Winner Michelle Lee performing works for piano as part of our ongoing series.