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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Youth Express: Story Pirate Podcast, Evan Blume

July 6, 2019 – 10:05 am
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From 07/06/2019: Evan Blume (2nd grade, Pittsburgh Sunnyside) discussing his original story Barry and the Big Climbing Tree and its inclusion in the podcast Story Pirates

Youth Express: Sunburst School of Music: Contemplate Unicorns

June 29, 2019 – 10:05 am
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From 06/29/2016: From Sunburst School of Music, Contemplate Unicorns featuring Patti Szabo (11, keyboard & ukulele) and Fia Davidson (11, bass) from St. Edmunds Academy along with Isa Kulick (11, drums) from Kentucky Avenue School

Youth Express: The Vivo Quartet

June 22, 2019 – 10:35 am
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From 06/22/2019: Pittsburgh Concert Society winners Enoch Hsiao (18), Carolyn Carr (17), Futen Wang (17), and Yunshu Li (16), all of North Allegheny High School, perform as The Vivo Quartet.

Youth Express: HOPE For Tomorrow

June 22, 2019 – 10:05 am
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From 06/22/2019: H.O.P.E. For Tomorrow camp counselors Amajah Hall (17, Pittsburgh CAPA), Jair Johnson-Mendoza (17, Nazareth Prep), Mya Quarles (14, Pittsburgh Obama) and David Wilson (14, Propel Montour) along with Executive Director Keysha Gomez, and family members Malachi and Jasmine.

Youth Express: Pittsburgh Concert Society Young Artists Competition Winners: The Hoppo Duo

June 15, 2019 – 10:35 am
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From 06/15/2019:  Pittsburgh Concert Society 2019 Young Artists Competition Winners The Hoppo Duo featuring Maine (12th grade) and Sora Hoppo (9th grade) from North Allegheny.

Youth Express: Pittsburgh Concert Society Young Artist Winner Nathan Magley

June 8, 2019 – 10:35 am
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From 06/08/2019: Pittsburgh Concert Society Young Artists Winner Nathan Magley (12th grade, Pittsburgh CAPA) with selections on clarinet accompanied by Billie-Jo Miller.

Youth Express: Center for Young Musicians Trios

June 1, 2019 – 10:35 am
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Center for Young Musicians trio groups feature Alexa Bronkaj on violin (12, St. Mary Queen of Apostles), Yazan Alissa on cello (12, Winchester Thurston School), Clara Yuo on piano (12, Providence Heights Alpha School), Elliott Drake on cello (12, Ross Elementary), Alena Gurevich on violin (13, Sewickley Academy) and Abby Bojalad on piano (13, Sewickley Academy).

Big Brother Big Sister of the Month

June 1, 2019 – 10:05 am
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From 6/1/19 – Shane Religa and Josiah (6th grade, homeschooled) discuss their relationship as forged by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh along with BBBS staff member Erica Strafalace

Youth Express: Youth Chamber Connection, the Finestra Quintent

May 25, 2019 – 10:35 am
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From 05-25-2019: From Youth Chamber Connection, the Finestra Quintet featuring Mei Hommes on violin (10th grade, Trinity Christian School), Maeve Southard-Wray on violin (10th grade, homeschool), Rowan Belt on piano (11th grade, homeschool), Nora Caballero on viola (12th grade, Winchester Thurston School) and Mirra Rasmussen on cello (12th grade, Chartiers Valley High School).

Youth Express: Kentucky Avenue School

May 25, 2019 – 10:05 am
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From 05-25-2019: Kentucky Avenue School 5th graders Isa Kulick, and Harry McElhattan on projects and accomplishments from their school year.