Youth Express: Pittsburgh Perry HS, “The Wiz”
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
Youth Express: David’s Music House Saxophone Ensembles
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.
Youth Express: Soundwaves Steelband
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.
Youth Express: Pittsburgh Musical Theater
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.
Youth Express: Ventus Quartet
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.