Oct. 1: Minnesota Orchestra locked out musicians, canceled concerts through Nov. 25. On Thursday it canceled through Dec. 23.Oct. 21: St. Paul Chamber Orchestra locked out musicians. On Nov. 1 it canceled through Dec. 31.

• Musicians rejected contract proposals that would cut pay.

• Boards say labor expenses are eating into endowments.

• Players point to a new lobby in Minneapolis, and a willingness in St. Paul to fund an early retirement program.