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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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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Articles in Pittsburgh Youth Radio Corps

Steel Valley Middle School – What Its Like to Be a 6th Grader

June 3, 2011 – 6:44 pm

In June, 2011, 25 students at Steel Valley Middle School, having already made the transition into 6th grade, give advice to younger students who may be wondering what it will be like.

Barrett Elementary – Things That Are Important To Me

June 1, 2011 – 9:36 pm
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In June, 2011, 42 students at Barrett Elementary discussed the things that mattered most to them. They shared stories of fond memories, family, teachers, role models, bike rides and more.

Shaler Area Middle School Reflections

May 27, 2011 – 5:46 pm

In May, 2011, 12 students exiting Shaler Area Middle School share their thoughts on the transition to high school.

Monessen High School – Exit Interviews

May 26, 2011 – 4:27 pm

In May, 2011 25 graduating students at Monessen High School discuss their future, careers, goals, fond memories, and college plans.

Albert Gallatin Area School District – How I Learn

May 25, 2011 – 10:06 pm

In May, 2011, 38 Albert Gallatin area school district students revealed the ways in which they learn.

Shaler Area High School-High School Experiences

May 18, 2011 – 3:32 pm
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Seniors at Shaler Area High School discuss their educational experiences as they prepare to move on to college life.

Mapletown Jr/Sr High School – Stories about rural life

May 5, 2011 – 12:46 am
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Students age 13-15 at Mapletown Jr/Sr High School share stories about rural life, reputations, school, drugs, nature and stereotypes.

Brownsville area School Disctrict – The Gateway Program – Bullying

April 29, 2011 – 11:02 am
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Nine students from Brownsville area school district’s Cardale Elementary and Central Elementary share thoughts on bullying and their experiences in The Gateway Program; an advanced learning class.

Pittsburgh Faison K-8 & PPC: The Parks and Eco-Stewardship

April 28, 2011 – 11:59 pm
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40 Students ages 6-9 from Pittsburgh Faison K-8, with guidance from SLB, HearMe and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, share their thoughts and feelings about their parks. Stories range from why the park is so fun, building bird houses, planting seeds, what they would do to change or improve the park, and even bugs!

Pittsburgh Manchester PreK-8 – North Side Songs – My Favorite Things

April 28, 2011 – 3:05 pm

Students in the 4th grade class at Pittsburgh Manchester PreK-8 spent a class learning about microphones and recording as part of the North Side Songs project. As an introductory activity they recorded these short personal bios containing a few of their favorite things.