Youth Expression Showcase

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YES: Pittsburgh Musicals “Annie Jr.”

April 2, 2016 – 11:05 am
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From o4/02/2016: Camryn Hall (12, Franklin Regional), Ellie Tongel (12, Plum Boro SD), dual cast as Annie, Nino Masciola (13, Propel Montour), as Warbucks, and stage manager, Myah Davis, preview the Pittsburgh Musical Theater production of Annie Jr., 4/7 to 4/10, New Hazlett Theater.

YES: Pittsburgh Perry HS “The Wiz”

April 2, 2016 – 11:05 am
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From 04/02/2016: Mariah Fowlkes (16, Troy Hill), playing Dorthy, and Alize Wilkins (18 Allegheny Center), playing The Wiz, previewing the Pittsburgh Perry High School production of The Wiz under the direction of Gerald Watkins III, 4/7 – 4/10

YES: David’s Music House Saxophone Ensembles

March 26, 2016 – 12:10 pm
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From 03/26/2016: Two youth saxophone groups from David’s Music House, along with their instructor, Ben Barson, perform before the Rhythm and Youth Concert at the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater 7/31.

YES: Soundwaves Steelband

March 26, 2016 – 12:10 pm
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From 03/26/2016: Leela Cañuelas-Puri (16, The Ellis School) and Mason Sagre (15, Fox Chapel) preview steelpan techniques along with their instructor, Mat Docktor, before the Rhythm and Youth Concert at the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater, 3/31.

YES: Pittsburgh Musical Theater

March 12, 2016 – 11:45 am
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From 03/12/2016: Allie Duncan (16, Bridgeville), Brecken Farrell (14, Saxonburg) and Myah Davis (22, Greensburg) of Pittsburgh Musical Theater discuss the PlayAlong and Summer Musical Theater programs.

YES: Big Brother Big Sister of the Month

March 12, 2016 – 11:45 am
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From 03/12/2016: Colt Templin and Jaumair talking about their relationship as forged by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh along with BBBS staffer Sandra Eritano.

YES: Ventus Quartet

March 5, 2016 – 12:45 pm
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From 03/05/2016: Oboist Lexie Kroll, (17, Lincoln Park) and flautists Beth Danley (16, Trinity Christian), Kelsey Bares (16, Hampton), and Elizabeth Sikes (19, CCAC) make up the Ventus Quartet of Youth Chamber Connection.

YES: WYAS Radio Hour, Live!

March 5, 2016 – 12:45 pm
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From 03/05/2016: Young Actors Studio of Saltworks Theatre Company, previews WYAS Radio Hour, Live!, a radio drama to be performed 3/11 and 3/12 at Church of the Ascension.

YES: Fairchild Challenge

February 27, 2016 – 12:45 pm
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From 02/27/2016: Bella Greco (Shaler MS), Deeksha Sharma and Jocelyn Blackburn (Gateway HS), and Maya Winter, Sao Mai Nguyen, Gordan Merkel, and Moria Connell (Ellis) are all Fairchild Challenge honorees for their projects on biophilic design at their schools. The Fairchild Challenge is sponsored locally by Phipps Convervatory and Botanical Gardens.

YES: Center for Young Musicians

February 27, 2016 – 12:45 pm
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From 02/27/2016: Alexa Bronkaj (8, New Kensington), Ava Heinricher (11, North Allegheny), and Josephine Reiter (12, Squirrel Hill) are violinists from Center for Young Musicians.