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.

Oral History

SLB Radio’s Oral History Program connects teens with adult role models in their communities. Click here to listen.

Callers

Since 1978, The Saturday Light Brigade has broadcast LIVE spontaneous on-air phone calls from kids and adults as part of its Saturday morning radio program. Now you can hear some of the most memorable calls from people participating in on-air games and other participatory features or simply calling to tell us about something exciting.

Performance

Join us as we celebrate the original talent in our midst with these weekly archives of in-studio performances by regional and national musicians and artists. Folk, bluegrass, jazz, singer/songwriter, international, storytellers and more!

Interviews

Audio replays from the hundreds of arts, human services and other non-profit organizations interviewed by SLB each year.

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Youth Expression Showcase: Fairchild Challenge Winners

January 7, 2012 – 5:44 pm
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The Fairchild Challenge fosters interest in the environment by encouraging teenagers to investigate, devise imaginative and effective responses, and to take action at many levels on environmental issues through a menu of Challenges.

Youth Expression Showcase: Gemini Theater’s ‘Robin Hood’

January 7, 2012 – 5:42 pm
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Gemini Theater produces original, interactive, children’s musicals which focus on artistic, cultural and educational themes. This week we welcome members of the cast of ‘Robin Hood’ as they preview their production of this classic story.

Youth Expression Showcase: Ethan Beck

December 31, 2011 – 2:32 pm
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Joining us, singer-songwriter and pianist Ethan Beck, 8 years old, from Squirrel Hill.

Youth Expression Showcase: Enzo and Nico Chiodi

December 31, 2011 – 2:24 pm
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Joining us, brothers Enzo, 10 and Nico, 11, both performing works for banjo, live on SLB.

Youth Expression Showcase: Fifth Avenue Strings

December 17, 2011 – 4:32 pm
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Joining us, Jimmy Cunningham, 12, Will Wachter, 14, Anna Gorske, 12, and Marion Luckett, 16, who all make up the ensemble known as “Fifth Avenue Strings.” Here they perform Holiday favorites, live on SLB.

Youth Expression Showcase: Propel East Choir

December 17, 2011 – 4:25 pm
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Joining us, members of the choir at Propel East in Turtle Creek, performing selections from their Holiday program, live on SLB.

Youth Expression Showcase: Tony, Dom and Vince Jazz Band

December 10, 2011 – 2:01 pm
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Joining us, the Carrola brothers Tony, 15, drums, Dom, 19, keys, and Vince, 17, guitar and clarinet, performing Holiday jazz favorites. We’re pleased to host this dynamic trio, hailing from Washington County, live on SLB.

Youth Expression Showcase: Pittsburgh Music Academy’s Violin Ensemble

December 10, 2011 – 1:59 pm
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Joining us, members of the Violin Ensemble at the Pittsburgh Music Academy. We’re pleased to be hosting this talented group of students performing Holiday favorites, live on SLB.

Youth Expression Showcase: Fairchild Challenge Winners

December 10, 2011 – 1:56 pm
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Matt Nemeth, winner of  Fairchild Challenge #2: Photojournalism Essays on …

Youth Expression Showcase: Greta Schaltenbrand

November 26, 2011 – 3:35 pm
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Joining us, singer-songwriter Greta Schaltenbrand. At 16 years old, Greta has already begun receiving radio play and awards for her craft. We’re pleased to have her in our studios, live on SLB.