Articles in The Saturday Light Brigade
Youth Expression Showcase: South Park Children’s Theatre
Joining us is the cast of South Park Children’s Theatre, performing selections from their latest production.
Youth Expression Showcase: Friends from Radio Camp at Summer Dreamers
Our Summer Dreamers Radio Campers are sharing their talents as well as their experiences in the city-wide camp called the Summer Dreamers Academy, which is free for all PPS students K-8. Joining us, camper Gabby Johnson and her mom, along with Summer Dreamers Project Manager Eddie Wilson, discussing the 2011 Summer Dreamers Academy and the Pittsburgh Promise – a college scholarship opportunity made available to all PPS students.
Live music: Emily Pinkerton
Emily Pinkerton, a musical virtuoso who apprenticed with Chilean folk artists, performs live in our studios.
Live music: Chris Niels
Guitarists Chris Niels performs live in our studios. He will also preview CRY America’s seventh annual Festival in the Park, whose mission is to help underprivileged children in India and the US.
Youth Performance Showcase: Sydney Wolff
Singer-songwriter Sydney Wolff, 15, of North Hills High, performing her original works along with friend and collaborator Sasha Kotarski, also 15.
Live Music: Ortner-Roberts
Intensity, virtuosity and an instinctive sense of style characterize the artistic dialogue between the German clarinetist Susanne Ortner-Roberts and the American pianist Tom Roberts. We’re pleased to once again host the very talented Ortner-Roberts duo, live on SLB.
Feature: Center for Young Musicians Cellists
Ten year-old cellists Annie and Danny–from the Center for Young Musicians–perform a duet for us this week.
The North Side Songs Project: Pittsburgh Manchester PreK-8
Nearly 100 third, fourth and fifth grade students at Pittsburgh Manchester K-8 participated in this innovative project celebrating neighborhood history through music and art.