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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Articles in Youth Expression Showcase

YES: Mon River Arts’ Suessical, Jr.

October 13, 2012 – 6:58 pm
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From 10/13/12: Twenty-three 10-to-13-year-old performers from Mon River Arts performing selections from Suessical, Jr., running 10/26 to 10/28, Grande Theatre, Elizabeth, PA

YES: Balmoral School of Piping and Drumming

October 6, 2012 – 3:05 pm
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From 10/6/12: George Balderose of The Balmoral School of Piping and Drumming in Pittsburgh with students Paul Luc-Park, Glenna Vandyke and Bud Brizuel performering selections on bagpipes.

YES: City Theatre Young Playwrights

September 29, 2012 – 4:16 pm
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From 9/29/12: A celebration of the City Theatre Young Playwrights Festival (10/6 and 10/7, City Theatre, South Side), with playwrights Marin Exler of Carlynton Junior-Senior High School, Brigid Stuart of Brentwood Middle School, Claire Zalla of Fort Couch Middle School, Liam McInerney of Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School and Alexis Payne of Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12, actors Caroline Jordan and Julianne Avolio, and City Theatre’s Kristen Link.

YES: Gabriella Salvucci

September 22, 2012 – 2:52 pm
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From 9/22/12: Gabriella Salvucci, an 8-year-old from McKee Elementary School, sharing original stories.

YES: Sarah Krastman

September 15, 2012 – 2:36 pm
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From 9/15/12: 12-year old vocalist Sarah Krastman performing vocal arts in opera, musical theater and pop.

YES: Mark Debski

September 8, 2012 – 2:09 pm
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From 9/8/12: Pittsburgh Concert Society Young Artist Competition winner Mark Debski. from Bethel Park High School, performing selections on oboe.

YES: Sarah Khatami

September 8, 2012 – 12:01 pm
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From 9/8/12: Young singer/songwriter Sarah Khatami, from Lincoln Performing Arts Charter School, performing original songs on voice and piano.

YES: Catherine Zhang

August 25, 2012 – 1:47 pm
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New at Neighborhoodvoices: The Pittsburgh Concert Society’s Young Artists Competition provides a recital opportunity and support to talented classical musicians. This past week, we were delighted to present winning artist Catherine Zhang from North Allegheny High School, a student of Luz Manriquez, who performed selections on piano.

YES: Evan Harris

August 18, 2012 – 2:31 am
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New at Neighborhoodvoices: Evan Harris, a recent graduate of Allderdice High School, performing originals on Ukele and Guitar.

YES: Hope Savasta

August 18, 2012 – 2:19 am
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New at Neighborhoodvoices: 11 year-old Hope Savasta, from Eighty Four, PA, sings acapella, plays piano, and occasionally mixes the two musical feats simultaneously! We were pleased to welcome this multitalented, young performer this past week.