Articles in Youth Expression Showcase
YES: Urban Impact Shakes, A Midsummer Night’s Dream
From 08/13/2016: Melannie (18, Northside), Tyler (16, Ross Township), Ransom (18, Uptown), and Tiffany (21, Polish Hill) preview Urban Impact Shakes performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, New Hazlett Theater, 8/18 to 8/21.
YES: Seton Center School of Music Violins
From 08/06/2016: Seton Center School of Music violin players Rebecca Walter (11, Carnegie Elementary), Thomas Strauser (11, St. Elizabeth Elementary), Evan Koepfinger (13, PA Cyber), Isabella Cardimen (12, Holy Trinity), and Colin Cimino (12, Holy Trinity) perform ensemble pieces along with instructor John Ott.
YES: Heather Raphael
From 07/30/2016: Heather Raphael (16, Fox Chapel) performs original songs on voice and piano.
YES: David’s Music House Saxophone Players
From 07/23/2016: David’s Music House saxophonists Brenden Stilwell (13, Canon-McMillan) and Kate Hardy (13, Peters Township), accompanied by instructor, Ben Barson, perform solo and as an ensemble.
YES: Marbles National Champion, Haley Grenesko
From 07/16/2016: Haley Grenesko (13, Morningside) discussing the game of marbles and her victory at the 2016 National Marbles Championship.
YES: Johnstonbaugh’s Music Centers Guitarists
From 07/16/2016: Guitarists Jackson Farmakis (11, Hampton Middle School), Ahmer Shaikh (14, Shadyside Academy), Vince Riehl (14, Hampton High School) and Dewey Bokil (15, Pine Richland High School) under the direction of instructor Craig “Izzy” Arlet, Johnstonbaugh’s Music Center.
YES: Big Brother Big Sister of the Month
From 07/09/2016: Big Brother Phil Romano and Little Brother Leo talk about their relationship as forged by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh along with BBBS staffer Cheryl Jones.
YES: KRUNK Movement
From 07/02/2016: KRUNK Movement members Robin Grayson, Jaaden Humphries, Alonzo Cotton, all from Allderdice, and Azende Reid(Propel Andrew Street) discuss and perform music from their EP, In Good Time. The group is directed by L U C Mickens.
YES: Center of Life Jazz Band
From 07/02/2016: The Center of Life Jazz Band featuring Pittsburgh CAPA students Milan Grayson (14, sax) and Skylar Thomas (16, bass) along with Center of Life faculty members Erli Veizi (piano) and Loran Mann II (drums).
YES: Echo Valley
From 06/25/2016: Bluegrass and gospel music from Echo Valley, comprised of siblings Elizabeth (21), Emily (17), Isabelle (15), Olivia (13), Emmaline (11), Annamae (9), and David (7).