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indianapolis board rejects latest offer

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Another proposal, another rejection. Some say the lockout that’s kept the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra off the stage may now have reached a critical point that could result in some musicians leaving town.

The move comes after the musicians’ union rejected the Symphony Society’s latest offer Friday, then countered with its own. Just one day later, with the deadline still more than 24 hours away, the Symphony Society told 24-Hour News 8 that offer was rejected as well.

It means the month-long lockout at the Hilbert Circle Theater continues, and it may mean another round of cancelled concerts ahead.

It may also mean that orchestra members who have held strong thus far may soon consider taking their talents elsewhere.

As the orchestra gathered to practice at Carmel High School Saturday night, many were hopeful their sixth contract offer since talks began would finally seal the deal.

“This proposal has some very serious concessions,” said ISO French horn player and negotiating committee chairman Richard Graef. “But, we’ve made them in an effort to keep the music going and the orchestra financially stable.”

Source: WISH-TV, Indianapolis