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!

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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: Big Brother Big Sister of the Month

February 1, 2020 – 10:05 am
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From 02/01/2020: Roman Nardozi and Nico D’eramo (10, Dormont Elementary) discuss their relationship as forged by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh along with BBBS staffer, Emily Bly.

In Studio Pop-up: CSA Performance Series, Terminer

February 1, 2020 – 8:35 am
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From 02/01/2020: Philip Wesley Gates talking about Terminer, an original production at the New Hazlett Theater as part of the Community Supported Art Performance Series, 2/6 and 2/7

Youth Express: The Fairchild Challenge

January 25, 2020 – 10:05 am
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From 1/25/2020 – Penn Middle School students Braeden Simon (13), Caeley Simon (11), Eliza Kleinschmidt (12) and Adithri Pingali 11 on their participation in the latest Fairchild Challenge during which students explored how plants are able to respond to climate changes by using different characteristics and mechanisms to regulate leaf temperature.

In Studio Pop-up: Stage 62

January 25, 2020 – 8:35 am
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From 1/25/2020 – Sara Barbisch and Stephanie Ottey with a preview of the Stage 62 production of Goodnight Moon, 2/7 and 2/14 (7 pm) and 2/8, 2/9, 2/15 and 2/16 (2 pm), Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall, Carnegie.

Youth Express: Youth Chamber Connection The Sixth Avenue Trio

January 18, 2020 – 10:00 am
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From 1/18/2020 – From Youth Chamber Connection, the Sixth Avenue Trio featuring Elizabeth Salgado on flute (11th grade, Seneca Valley), Trey Tillotson on clarinet (12th grade, Eden Christian Academy), and Alex Owczarzak on bassoon (12th grade, Moon Area).

Youth Express: Big Brother Big Sister of the Month

January 11, 2020 – 10:35 am
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From 1/11/2020: Araziah Davis (6th grade, Urban Pathways) and Heather Hackett discuss their relationship as forged by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh

Youth Express: Propel Student Action Team

January 11, 2020 – 10:05 am
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From 1/11/2020: Propel Andrew St. High School students David Owusu (16) and Jhordan Price (16) discussing their work as part of the Propel Student Action Team.

Youth Express: The Hillman Academy

January 4, 2020 – 10:05 am
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From 01/04/2020 – Kerollos Kamel (18, University of Pittsburgh) and David Donehue (19, Carnegie Mellon University) discuss their participation in the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Academy as well as opportunities for high school students (ages 15 and up) and college undergraduates to apply to take part in the Summer 2020 program (deadline is 2/10).

Youth Express: Phipps Fairchild Challenge

December 28, 2019 – 10:35 am
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From 12/28/2019 – Norwin High School students Gabriella Conley (16), Tegan Lochner (17),  Emily Jumba (17), Radene Jackson (17), and Hannah Jackson (18) discuss their award-winning entry in a Fairchild Challenge prompt to create a “Wish You Were Here” postcard based depicting a favorite outdoor place with original art and writing.

Youth Express: Phipps Fairchild Challenge

December 21, 2019 – 10:35 am
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From 12/21/2019 -Chloe Karsman (6th grade) from Ingomar Middle School …