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: Pittsburgh Musical Theater previews “AIDA”

March 3, 2012 – 6:28 pm
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New at Neighborhoodvoices: Members from the Pittsburgh Musical Theater performing selections from their upcoming performance of ‘AIDA,’ the classic story of Giuseppe Verdi’s Italian opera with the contempory music and style of Elton John and Tim Rice, live on SLB.

Special Guest: Charlie Batch reads “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!”

March 3, 2012 – 6:06 pm
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New at Neighborhoodvoices: A very special guest called in to the show to read us his favorite Dr. Seuss book on the air… Charlie Batch from the Best of the Batch Foundation and the Pittsburgh Steelers! Charlie gave us a call and spent some time talking to us about his foundation and his love for Dr. Seuss, and topped it off by reading “Oh, the Places You’ll Go,” live on SLB.

YES: All City Arts w/ Pittsburgh Beechwood PreK-5

March 3, 2012 – 5:49 pm
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New at Neighborhoodvoices: Dana Darke, 10, Robert ‘Issac’ Sherene, 10, and Shane Smith, 10, from Pittsburgh Beechwood PreK-5, sharing poetry created in The Writers Club, live on SLB.

Youth Expression Showcase: Fairchild Challenge Winners

February 25, 2012 – 4:51 pm
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New at Neighborhoodvoices: Participants were asked to design eco-friendly bags. Listen as first place winners Leann Dase, Dave Morgan, and Aimee Ozarchuk from Woodland Hills, along with their teacher Dan Schuller, discuss their designs and processes, live on SLB.

The Fairchild Challenge fosters interest in the environment by encouraging teenagers to investigate, devise imaginative and effective responses, and to take action at many levels on environmental issues through a menu of Challenges.

Live Music: Ellen Cherry

February 25, 2012 – 2:31 pm
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New at Neighborhoodvoices: Emmy-nominated songwriter Ellen Cherry, performing folk music that is rich in narrative and skill, live on SLB.

Big Brother Big Sister of the Month: Big Brother Bryan Scott and Little Brother Kyle

February 25, 2012 – 2:13 pm
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New at Neighborhoodvoices: Meet a “big/little” pair matched by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh and learn how you can make a difference in a child’s life. This week, we’re joined by Big Brother Bryan Scott and Little Brother Kyle, along with BBBS staff member Kristine Pace. More information is available below.

Youth Expression Showcase: Western PA Young Writers Institute

February 25, 2012 – 1:39 pm
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New at Neighborhoodvoices: Dighan Kelly (8th Grade at CAPA), Rachel Dougal (5th Grade at Boyce Middle) and Zaire Smith (4th Grade at Frick Environmental Charter), all members of the Western PA Young Writers Institute, share selections live on SLB.

The Western PA Young Writers Institute is for young people who enjoy writing and who want to develop their craft in a community of writers.

Youth Expression Showcase: Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra

February 18, 2012 – 5:19 pm
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New at Neighborhoodvoices: Kevin Silmore Skolnick, Claire Niederberger, Loleta Lee and Grace Stokan, all seniors in high school and members of the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra, performing live on SLB.

Live Music: Emily Rodgers

February 18, 2012 – 4:28 pm
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New at Neighborhoodvoices: Singer/songwriter Emily Rodgers, joined by Erik Cirelli, creates folk-rock that is both haunting and beautiful, live on SLB.

Youth Expression Showcase: Gemini Theater’s ‘Snow White’

February 18, 2012 – 3:40 pm
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New at Neighborhoodvoices: We welcome members of the cast of ‘Snow White’ as they preview their production of this classic story. Show runs through March 11, 2012.