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.

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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.

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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!

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YES: Urban Impact Shakes preview The Merchant of Venice

July 25, 2015 – 12:17 pm

From 7/25/2015: A scene from the Urban Impact Shakes production of The Merchant of Venice with Johnny Sikma and cast members J’Quay Gibbs (18, IUP), Marlo Hall (20, Cal U), Melannie Taylor (17, Pittsburgh CAPA) and Skyla Bruno (15, Pine Richland), 8/6 to 8/9, New Hazlett Theater.

A Conversation with Poet Samuel Hazo

July 25, 2015 – 12:07 pm
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From 7/25/2015: “Samuel Hazo is the author of poetry, fiction, essays, various works of translation and four plays. Governor Robert Casey named him Pennsylvania’s first State Poet 1993. He served until 2003.”

Kate McConnell Preview of Three Rivers Storytelling Festival

July 25, 2015 – 11:55 am
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From 7/25/2015: A story from Kate McConnell in advance of the 15th Annual Three Rivers Storytelling Festival, 8/7 and 8/8, Winchester Thurston School North Campus.

YES: Baden Academy 5th Grade Environmentalist Erin Cheek

July 18, 2015 – 11:08 am

From 7/18/2015: Baden Academy Charter School 5th grader Erin Cheek on her work to form an environmental club to provide resources for teachers to use the school grounds in their lessons.

YES: Students from the Nameless in August Summer Rock Academy

July 18, 2015 – 10:56 am

From 7/18/2015: Students from the Nameless in August Summer Rock Academy, featuring Vyla Tomachesky (7, vocals, Thornburg), Sophia Kaulen (8, guitalele, Polish Hill), Henry Shaw (6, guitalele, Friendship), Oona Shaw (9, drums, Friendship), Evelyn Hertzog (9, cello, Upper St. Clair), and Estella Fritz (9, electric guitar, South Fayette).

A Story From Stas’ Ziolkowski

July 18, 2015 – 10:36 am
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From 7/18/2015: A story from Stas’ Ziolkowski in advance of the 15th Annual Three Rivers Storytelling Festival, 8/7 and 8/8, Winchester Thurston School North Campus.

YES: PCS Competition Winner, Pianist, Sora Hoppo

July 11, 2015 – 11:58 am

From 7/11/2015: Pittsburgh Concert Society Young Artist Competition winner Sora Hoppo (10, Franklin Elementary School) with selections on piano.

YES: Luminari Grad Vishi Agrawal

July 11, 2015 – 11:52 am

From 7/11/2015: Vishi Agrawal (14, Fox Chapel) discussing her experiences with Luminari and sharing original poetry.

Stage 62: Preview of The Drowsy Chaperone

July 11, 2015 – 11:31 am
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From 7/11/2015: Becki Toth and Mark Yochum previewing the Stage 62 production of The Drowsy Chaperone, 7/16 to 7/26, Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, Carnegie, PA.

YES: Mars Area High School Production of Annie

June 27, 2015 – 11:57 am

From 06/27/2015: Madelyn Chamblin (12), Marnie Butler (14), Paige Ditson (9), Hannah Riggio (14), Meghan McKenzie (11), Darcy Silbaugh, and Emily Beaver (12) preview the Mars Area High School production of Annie, a benefit for Make-A-Wish Foundation of Gr. Pittsburgh and West Virginia, 7/10 and 7/11.