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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Personal Narratives from Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5

November 24, 2010 – 1:03 pm

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
These original compositions were written by the Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 …

Pittsburgh Manchester – “How To” Storybox

August 23, 2010 – 3:46 pm
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Listen and learn as Pittsburgh Manchester PreK-8 4th and 5th graders share their expertise, from how to form tackle too how to make hot wings! This project was made possible with generous support from The Buhl Foundation.

University Prep at Pittsburgh Milliones

August 4, 2010 – 10:08 am
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This year SLB had the exciting experience of instructing a “Storytelling Through Technology” class at University Prep-Pittsburgh Milliones. Students gained experience with microphones, portable recording devices, and audio editing software. They also learned the art of the interview as well as how audio can be used as a tool to further their understanding of the world around them. During the year students used these acquired skills to interview their teachers and create professional radio pieces.

ATA Storybox 2

June 29, 2010 – 3:31 pm
Ata Storybox 2

These original compositions were written by the Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 …

Manchester Academic Charter School Graduation 2010

June 28, 2010 – 3:14 pm
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SLB helps 8th graders prepare audio essays on their reflections …

Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5 – Storybox

April 24, 2010 – 12:48 pm
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10 students from Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5 wrote and recorded personal narratives as part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools after school ESW program. Listen to stories and and a song on a range of topics including a basketball game, family reunion, vacation, and a trip to Kennywood.

Pittsburgh Stevens Pre-K-8: Earth Day

April 20, 2010 – 12:33 pm

After an invigorating discussion of how our planet works, Pittsburgh …

Lincoln Elementary: Earth Day

April 14, 2010 – 12:16 pm

After an invigorating discussion of how our planet works, Pittsburgh …

Greenfield Elementary: Earth Day

April 12, 2010 – 12:29 pm

After an invigorating discussion of how our planet works, Greenfield …

Lincoln Elementary: One Safe Place – Grade 5

March 24, 2010 – 12:13 pm

5th graders at Pittsburgh Lincoln K-8 discuss the place that …