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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We are proud to host the extremely gifted Lee Robinson, live in our studios. Lee is an accomplished jazz musician who has performed worldwide. He specializes in tenor and soprano saxophone, which he considers his “musical voices.”
Clairton High School – Personal Narratives
Ten students from Clariton Highschool wrote and recorded these personal narratives as part of HearMe.
The recordings were done in their classroom by their teacher, Andrea Johnson.
University Prep: Letters to the Editor
Following the resignation of PPS Superintendent Mark Roosevelt, students in the 9th grade at University Prep wrote letters to the editor regarding what they would like to see in a new superintendent.
The Sprout Fund
Mac Howison of the Sprout Fund, along with project managers Justin Kasznica and Amanda Long, join us to talk about their recently funded programs that support innovative ideas and grassroots community projects in Pittsburgh.
Big Sister Rachel Davis and Little Sister Alayzia
Meet a “big/little” pair matched by Big Brothers Big …
Pittsburgh Manchester – “How To” Storybox
Listen and learn as Pittsburgh Manchester PreK-8 4th and 5th graders share their expertise, from how to form tackle too how to make hot wings! This project was made possible with generous support from The Buhl Foundation.
Hill House – Neighborhood Stories
SLB visited the Hill House and captured stories from teenagers about their neighborhoods.
Sound Effects and Foley
Today, campers had to solve a sound effects puzzle: match the prop with the desired sound effect to discover crackling fire, horses galloping, and even a sword fight! Next we wrote small radio plays using the sound effects. The grand finale was a full blown presentation by Bricolage Theater’s Tami Dixon, who brought in a ton of props and goodies, and had the whole class take part in a great train robbery!
Radio Plays and Sound Effects: Part 1
Today, campers were introduced to radio plays and how sound effects are used to enhance a story. We listened to Ray Bradbury’s “Zero Hour”, a sci-fi tale about an alien invasion. With the scripts present, we were able to see the instructions for sound effects while listening to the results in the audio. Tomorrow, we’ll make our own sound effects and receive a demonstration from Bricolage Theater’s Tami Dixon.
