ISO cancels some upcoming concerts

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and musicians announced Sunday that although they continue to seek a new agreement they are canceling some upcoming performances.

The ISO announced the cancelation of the classical performances that were scheduled for Sept. 27-29.

Concert goers can exchange into another performance, receive credit for the ticket amount, or donate the ticket amount to ISO’s annual fund, the ISO says.

Concert goers can also opt to receive a refund.

Ticket holders can go to the ISO Box Office starting at 10 a.m. on Monday.

The ISO Musicians released a statement Sunday night in response to the ISO's announcement on canceling it's third week of shows:

Earlier today, the locked-out Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Musicians (ISO Musicians) learned that the Indianapolis Symphony Society has cancelled the third week of concerts in the 2012-2013 season.  Below is a statement from Rick Graef, chairman of the ISO Musicians negotiating committee: 

“While we feel we are making progress in negotiations, we are disappointed that the Society has cancelled this week’s concerts because it deprives the people of Indiana of a world-class musical experience.  As musicians, we want nothing more than to be on the stage playing the music we have spent years training to play.  That’s why the musicians held a benefit concert last night for the ISO’s Metropolitan Youth Orchestra to thank the local community for their outpouring of support during this difficult time.  Despite the Society’s actions, we are committed to supporting ISO programs like the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra, because the music we love has made a marked difference in the lives of the youth and their families.”    

The Indianapolis Symphony Society locked out the ISO Musicians and terminated their health benefits on Sept. 8, 2012.  Since that time, the musicians have been performing Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. outside of the Hilbert Circle Theatre and will continue to do so during the lockout period.  The musicians also held a sold-out benefit concert last night for 850 people.