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Encinitas cultural arts director says youth piano concerto will not be held in 2026
Summary
Director Dave Knott told the commission the youth piano concerto will not be planned for 2026 because it is not budgeted and current participation and audience composition do not justify the city expense.
Dave Knott, director of cultural arts for the City of Encinitas, told the Commission for the Arts on Aug. 4 that the city will not plan the youth piano concerto for 2026.
Knott said the city held its second youth piano concerto this year with more than 30 applicants and three selected performers who performed with the North Coastal Symphony. He described the event as "a fantastic event" with significant staff and orchestra costs. Knott estimated the event’s direct costs at roughly $12,000, and said the program has been funded from non‑budgeted sources…
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