From 01/27/2024: Morgantown-based fiddler, guitarist and singer/songwriter Gray Buchanan previewing her SongSpace show at First Unitarian with Bertha and the Belles, 1/27 (7:30 pm), Shadyside.
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Middle school students at Woodland Hills, with Halloween fast approaching, took turns reciting the classic Edgar Allen Poe poem “The Raven.”
Westinghouse After School Academy, 2016-2017: Scary Stories
Students at Westinghouse participated in their second session of Radio Club! This time they were asked to write and record stories that would make listeners’ hair stand on end.
Propel Hazelwood After School: Halloween Memory & Costume
With Halloween nearly upon us, after school students at Propel Hazelwood thought back to their favorite memories of the holiday and looked forward to what kind of excitement this year might hold. Potential costumes the year range from princess skeletons (combination ensembles are in right now) to killer clowns.
Westinghouse After School Academy, 2016-2017: “Three Things About Me”
Students at Westinghouse were introduced to the basics of audio production. After learning the ropes, they wrote and recorded these pieces about themselves, describing their likes, their dislikes and–for one student–how a white tiger would make an ideal pet!
Propel Pitcairn After School: If I Were Mayor…
With the upcoming election now an inescapable topic du jour, we asked students at Propel Pitcairn what they would change if they suddenly became the mayor of Pittsburgh, (though some students chose to answer the prompt as President of the United States).
Pittsburgh Perry After School Academy 2016-2017
Students at Pittsburgh Perry wrote and recorded these pieces which are a result of weekly sessions in which students will learn about the microphones, digital recorders and techniques used to produce features for radio.
Woodland Hills Prime Time, 2016-2017: Interviewing
Students were introduced to the basics of interviewing as well as the H1, a handheld digital recorder. After forming groups of two, they took turns operating the equipment and asking insightful questions of their classmates.
Propel Hazelwood After School: My Neighborhood
After school students at Propel Hazelwood talked about their neighborhoods; what they like about the places they live, as well as some things that could be improved.
Propel Pitcairn After School: My Neighborhood
Whether there’s a great park, tons of kids to play with, or annual community gatherings, every neighborhood has certain characteristics that make it unique. After school students at Propel Pitcairn talked about what makes their neighborhood special and things they would do to improve the places they call home.
Woodland Hills Prime Time, 2016-2017: On Bullying
Students at Woodland Hills Junior/Senor High School reflected on bullying and on ways to prevent further aggressive behavior.
