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This morning the Minnesota Orchestra announced it has cancelled all its fall concerts through November 25.

This, after a weekend of meetings between musicians and management 

failed to reach a new contract settlement.

The lockout means musicians will receive no pay or benefits until a new agreement can be negotiated.

The Minnesota Orchestra's final proposal offers an average annual salary of $89,000, as opposed to the current average salary of $135,000.

In a release, Minnesota Orchestra Association Board Chair Jon Campbell explained the cuts this way:

Meanwhile, the musicians of the Minnesota Orchestra have released a video asking why management wants to silence the music, when musicians were willing to "play and talk" - in other words, continue to negotiate - and perform - while extending the current contract.

The musicians will hold a rally today at 1pm at the corner of Nicollet Mall and 11th in downtown Minneapolis.

MN Orchestra cancels fall concerts, musicians rally

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