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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Pittsburgh Linden Academy – Personal Profiles

January 11, 2011 – 4:02 pm
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Their fun, their kooky, their the students at Pittsburgh Linden Academy and they’ve written and recorded these personal profiles as part of our after school radio workshops.

Gemini Children’s Theater’s Jungle Book

January 10, 2011 – 4:59 pm
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The Gemini Theater produces original, interactive, children’s musicals which focus on artistic, cultural and educational themes. This week we welcome members of the cast of Jungle Book as they preview their production of this classic story.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School’s Anwen and Aviana

January 8, 2011 – 5:02 pm
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This week we’re joined by PBT School students Anwen David and Aviana Adams, both of whom were selected to compete in the prestigious Prix de Lausanne 2011 in Switzerland. The competition’s goal is to reveal the potential of exceptionally talented young dancers from around the globe. These gifted teens will discuss their art and aspirations live in our studios.

Gateway High School – Personal Narratives

January 5, 2011 – 2:41 pm
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Students from Gateway High School open up with some personal anecdotes.

Sydney Wolff

December 18, 2010 – 4:51 pm
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Sydney Wolff stops down to our studios to share her holiday song with our listeners.

Rosa Colucci

December 18, 2010 – 2:53 pm
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This week we’re proud to welcome back the very talented Rosa Colucci and her band, who will play some holiday favorites, live in our studios

Big Couple Eron and Becky McMillen and Little Brother Skylar

December 18, 2010 – 2:51 pm
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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 Couple Eron and Becky McMillen and Little Brother Skylar, along with BBBS staff member Kristine Pace.

Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra

December 18, 2010 – 10:46 am
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As part of our ongoing series with the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra, this week we proudly welcome a string quartet comprised of talented teens.

Joseph Merchant & Laura Rollick

December 11, 2010 – 1:17 pm
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As part of our ongoing series with the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra, we proudly welcome the talented Joseph Merchant and Laura Rollick, on bassoon and oboe, respectively.

Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s A Lyrical Christmas Carol

December 11, 2010 – 1:12 pm
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We’re pleased to welcome cast members of this magical holiday tale, which returns to the New Hazlett Theater. See website below for further detail.