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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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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Live Music: Rosa Colucci

December 24, 2011 – 1:47 pm
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Joining us, the very talented singer-songwriter Rosa Colucci, performing Holiday favorites, live in our studios.

Live Music: Bill Weiner

December 17, 2011 – 4:33 pm
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Joining us, Bill Weiner, who brings more than 45 years of experience as a Blues guitarist and historian, and Ron Jozwiak, fellow guitarist and friend. Here they perform a ‘sophisticated approach to early country blues,’ live on SLB.

Youth Expression Showcase: Fifth Avenue Strings

December 17, 2011 – 4:32 pm
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Joining us, Jimmy Cunningham, 12, Will Wachter, 14, Anna Gorske, 12, and Marion Luckett, 16, who all make up the ensemble known as “Fifth Avenue Strings.” Here they perform Holiday favorites, live on SLB.

Youth Expression Showcase: Propel East Choir

December 17, 2011 – 4:25 pm
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Joining us, members of the choir at Propel East in Turtle Creek, performing selections from their Holiday program, live on SLB.

Live Music: Slim Forsythe

December 10, 2011 – 2:04 pm
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Joining us, singer-songwriter Slim Forsythe, performing his energized brand of country-swing, live on SLB.

Youth Expression Showcase: Tony, Dom and Vince Jazz Band

December 10, 2011 – 2:01 pm
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Joining us, the Carrola brothers Tony, 15, drums, Dom, 19, keys, and Vince, 17, guitar and clarinet, performing Holiday jazz favorites. We’re pleased to host this dynamic trio, hailing from Washington County, live on SLB.

Youth Expression Showcase: Pittsburgh Music Academy’s Violin Ensemble

December 10, 2011 – 1:59 pm
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Joining us, members of the Violin Ensemble at the Pittsburgh Music Academy. We’re pleased to be hosting this talented group of students performing Holiday favorites, live on SLB.

Youth Expression Showcase: Fairchild Challenge Winners

December 10, 2011 – 1:56 pm
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Matt Nemeth, winner of  Fairchild Challenge #2: Photojournalism Essays on …

Live Music: Marva Josie and Tom Roberts

December 3, 2011 – 3:57 pm
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Marva Josie and Tom Roberts join us in our studios.

Live Music: Tom Hitt

November 26, 2011 – 3:39 pm
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Joining us, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tom Hitt, whose most recent effort Scribe and Jester “combines alternative and folk music with great songwriting, excellent arrangements and a singular wit.”