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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Youth Express: Pittsburgh Youth Media Corps, Commentaries

April 1, 2023 – 10:35 am
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From 04/01/2023: Commentaries about grades by Elena Xiao (Ingomar Middle School, 7th grade), chick flicks by Mary Bartels (Lincoln Park Performing Arts School, 9th grade), and April Fools’ Day by Molly Green (12th grade, Lincoln Park) all members of our Pittsburgh Youth Media Corps.

Youth Express: Arsenal Cub Scouts

April 1, 2023 – 10:05 am
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From 04/01/2023: Cub Scouts from Arsenal Middle School with Shanekka Mason and Derek Riley to discuss troop activities.

Interview: James Keelaghan

April 1, 2023 – 8:35 am
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From 04/01/2023: Live music and conversation with legendary Canadian folk musician James Keelaghan.

Interview: Perseverance, L.E. McCullough

April 1, 2023 – 8:20 am
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From 04/01/2023: Playwright L.E. McCullough to discuss Perseverance: One Holocaust Survivor’s Journey from Poland to America running 4/15 (8:00 pm) and 5/16 (2:30 pm) at the New Hazlett Theater.

Youth Express: LIGHT Initiative 24-Hour Vigil

March 25, 2023 – 10:35 am
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From 03/25/2023: Baldwin-Whitehall High School students Sol Wiedor (15), Stephany Ochs (17), Sam Niggel (15), and Ainsley Weidensall (17) on their role in helping to create a 24-hour Vigil to Honor Victims of Identity-Based Violence.

Youth Express: North Hills Middle School Orchestra

March 25, 2023 – 10:05 am
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From 03/25/2023: The North Hills Middle School Orchestra, under the direction of Allison Craig and Nicholas Vranesevic.

Interview: Unisound, Michael Chapman

March 25, 2023 – 8:20 am
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From 03/25/2023: Michael Chapman from Unisound, an organization that seeks to create a music ecosystem for youth in the Pittsburgh area by bringing together music education providers and performance opportunities. 

Interview: WPCTE Festival, Amy Bouch

March 25, 2023 – 7:20 am

From 03/25/2023: Amy Bouch on the Western Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of English 2023 English Festival. 

Youth Express: Time Traveling Trio

March 18, 2023 – 10:35 am
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From 03/18/2023: From Youth Chamber Connection, the Time Traveling Trio features flutist Elizabeth Bennett (17, Homeschooled), violist Caden Zhao (13, South Fayette Middle School), and cellist Maggie Stech (17, Peters Township High School).

Interview: CSA Performance Series, Painting Lessons

March 18, 2023 – 8:30 am
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From 03/18/2023: Playwright Jasmine Roth with a preview of Painting Lessons, running 3/23 (8 pm) and 3/24 (11 am and 8 pm) as part of the New Hazlett Theater Community Supported Art Performance Series.