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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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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Articles in The Saturday Light Brigade

YES: Center for Young Musicians

July 19, 2014 – 12:21 pm
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From 7-19-14: Center for Young Musicians students Kathryn Allen (9, Sewickley Academy), Rachel Spear (10, Evans City Elementary), Carson Jacob (10, Providence Heights Alpha School) and Joshua Faber (13, St. Alphonsus) with selections on piano.

Live Performance: Three Rivers Storyteller Michael Perry

July 19, 2014 – 12:02 pm
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From 7-19-14: Michael Perry with the third installment of our series on the 2014 Three Rivers Storytelling Festival.

Live Music: INFLUX

July 12, 2014 – 3:54 pm
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From 7-12-14: Live music with INFLUX featuring Gerald Homme (sax, keys, vocals), Karl Jancart (guitar, vocals), Jordan Allen (drums, vocals) and Chris Skelly (bass).

YES: The Chiodi Trio

July 12, 2014 – 3:49 pm
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From 7-12-14:  The Chiodi Trio featuring Nico (banjo), Enzo (banjo) and J.T. …

YES: Jessica Bitsura

July 12, 2014 – 3:46 pm
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From 7-12-14: 17-year-old singer-songwriter Jessica Bitsura with original music.

Live Performance: Three Rivers Storyteller Mike Kennelly

July 12, 2014 – 3:24 pm
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From 7-12-14: Mike Kennelly with the second installment of our series on the 2014 Three Rivers Storytelling Festival.

YES: Elise Parrish

July 5, 2014 – 3:47 pm
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From 7-5-14: Elise Parrish (7, Upper St. Clair) with an original composition on flute.

Live Music: Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble

July 5, 2014 – 1:13 pm
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From 7-5-14: Live music with the Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble.

YES: Big Brother Big Sister of the Month

July 5, 2014 – 12:35 pm
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From 7-5-14: Burcu Savun and Alexandria on their relationship forged via Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh and BBBS updates with staff member Cheryl Jones.

Preview: Ring of Fire

July 5, 2014 – 12:31 pm
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From 7-5-14: Members of the cast of Ring of Fire with selections from this production celebrating the music of Johnny Cash, CLO Cabaret Theater.