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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YES: Center that CARES & Venture Outdoors

August 20, 2016 – 10:35 am
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From 08/20/2016: Dominique (10), Xavier (8), and Dreyton (6) from Center that C.A.R.E.S. discuss their experiences with Venture Outdoors.

Interview: Puppetry Guild of Pittsburgh

August 20, 2016 – 9:00 am
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From 08/20/2016: Puppeteers Cheryl Capezzuti, Darlene Fedele Thompson, Gwen Bowman and Kirsten Ervin on the newly formed Puppetry Guild of Pittsburgh and its first Puppet Slam, Union Project, 8/20.

YES: Urban Impact Shakes, A Midsummer Night’s Dream

August 13, 2016 – 11:00 am
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From 08/13/2016: Melannie (18, Northside), Tyler (16, Ross Township), Ransom (18, Uptown), and Tiffany (21, Polish Hill) preview Urban Impact Shakes performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, New Hazlett Theater, 8/18 to 8/21.

YES: Seton Center School of Music Violins

August 6, 2016 – 11:00 am
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From 08/06/2016: Seton Center School of Music violin players Rebecca Walter (11, Carnegie Elementary), Thomas Strauser (11, St. Elizabeth Elementary), Evan Koepfinger (13, PA Cyber), Isabella Cardimen (12, Holy Trinity), and Colin Cimino (12, Holy Trinity) perform ensemble pieces along with instructor John Ott.

YES: Heather Raphael

July 30, 2016 – 11:00 am
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From 07/30/2016: Heather Raphael (16, Fox Chapel) performs original songs on voice and piano.

Interview: Kate McConnell

July 30, 2016 – 9:00 am
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From 07/30/2016: Kate McConnell on the art of storytelling and a Pittsburgh rendition of “Red Riding Hood” told in advance of the Three Rivers Storytelling Festival, Schenley Plaza, 8/5 and 8/6.

YES: David’s Music House Saxophone Players

July 23, 2016 – 11:00 am
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From 07/23/2016: David’s Music House saxophonists Brenden Stilwell (13, Canon-McMillan) and Kate Hardy (13, Peters Township), accompanied by instructor, Ben Barson, perform solo and as an ensemble.

Interview: Mary Morgan Smith

July 23, 2016 – 9:00 am
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From 07/23/2016: Mary Morgan Smith on the art of storytelling and a favorite story told in advance of the Three Rivers Storytelling Festival, Schenley Plaza, 8/5 and 8/6.

YES: Marbles National Champion, Haley Grenesko

July 16, 2016 – 11:15 am
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From 07/16/2016: Haley Grenesko (13, Morningside) discussing the game of marbles and her victory at the 2016 National Marbles Championship.

YES: Johnstonbaugh’s Music Centers Guitarists

July 16, 2016 – 10:45 am
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From 07/16/2016: Guitarists Jackson Farmakis (11, Hampton Middle School), Ahmer Shaikh (14, Shadyside Academy), Vince Riehl (14, Hampton High School) and Dewey Bokil (15, Pine Richland High School) under the direction of instructor Craig “Izzy” Arlet, Johnstonbaugh’s Music Center.