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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SLB Radio’s Oral History Program connects teens with adult role models in their communities. Click here to listen.

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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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In-Studio Pop Up: Ashley Marina

October 28, 2023 – 8:35 am
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From 10/28/2023: Music and conversation with Ashley Marina (15, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School) in advance of her performance in the Songwriters in the Cellar show honoring Joni Mitchell, Pittsburgh Winery, 11/4 (7:30 pm)

Interview: The Miracle Worker, Prime Stage Theatre

October 28, 2023 – 8:20 am
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From 10/28/2023: Wayne Brinda on the Prime Stage production of The Miracle Worker at New Hazlett Theater on 11/3, 11/4, 11/10, 11/11 (7:30 pm) and 11/5, 11/12 (2:30 pm), Northside.

Interview: 48 Hour Film Project, PJ Gaynard

October 28, 2023 – 7:20 am
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From 10/28/2023: PJ Gaynard with information on the winning Pittsburgh films created for the national 48 Hour Film Project and their screening at The Oaks Theater, 10/29 (6:30 pm), Oakmont.

Youth Express: City Theatre Young Playwrights Festival

October 21, 2023 – 10:35 am
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From 10/21/2023: Playwrights Bella Bischof (8th grade, Keystone Oaks Middle School), Tyler Dufalla (9th grade, Belle Vernon High School) and Cherish Erb-White (10th grade, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School) discuss their award-winning entries in the City Theatre Young Playwrights Festival, running 10/24 through 11/4.

Youth Express: Pittsburgh Musical Theater, Les Misérables School Edition

October 21, 2023 – 10:05 am
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From 10/21/2023: Max Milligan (17, Shaler Area High School) and Luca Boudreau (15, Pine Richland High School) joined by Quinn Patrick Shannon from Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s production of Les Misérables School Edition at the Byham Theater, 11/2, 11/3, 11/4 (7:30 pm), 11/4 and 11/5 (2 pm) Downtown

Interview: CSA Performance Series, Himbos

October 21, 2023 – 8:35 am
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From 10/21/2023: Brian Pope with a preview of Himbos, running 10/26 (8 pm) and 10/27 (10 am and 8 pm) as part of the New Hazlett Theater Community Supported Art Performance Series.

Interview: Flying Lovers of Vitebsk, Gustavo Zajac

October 21, 2023 – 8:20 am
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From 10/21/2023: Gustavo Zajac on the Quantum Theatre musical The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk, presented in collaboration with Violins of Hope, 10/28 through 11/26, Rodef Shalom.

Interview: Campfire Ghost Stories, Josh Verbanets

October 21, 2023 – 7:50 am
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From 10/21/2023: Josh Verbanets on the Allegheny County Parks 2023 Campfire Ghost Stories series featuring Josh & Gab at 7 pm at Deer Lakes Wagman Observatory (10/21), White Oak Park Chestnut Shelter (10/22), and Harrison Hills Yakaon Shelter (10/23).

Youth Express: Animal Friends Summer Camps, Josie Fahrenhold

October 14, 2023 – 10:35 am
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From 10/14/2023: Josie Fahrenhold (8th grade, Northgate Middle School) sharing her experience from Animal Friends Summer Camps.

Youth Express: Pittsburgh Concert Society’s Benjamin Lin

October 14, 2023 – 10:05 am
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From 10/14/2023: Selections on piano with Pittsburgh Concert Society Young Artist Award honoree Benjamin Lin (7th grade, Hampton Middle School).