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Minnesota Orchestra Reaches Early Contract Deal with 2.5% Annual Raises

institutional · 2026-04-29

The Minnesota Orchestra musicians and management have agreed to a new two-year contract months ahead of schedule. The agreement, effective September 1, includes a 2.5% salary increase each year and temporary changes to hiring practices aimed at reducing expenses by $2 million. The deal was reported by the Pioneer Press (Minneapolis-St. Paul) and covered by ArtsJournal.

Key facts

  • New two-year contract agreed months early
  • Effective September 1
  • 2.5% salary increase each year
  • Temporary changes to hiring practices
  • Goal to reduce expenses by $2 million
  • Reported by Pioneer Press (Minneapolis-St. Paul)
  • Covered by ArtsJournal

Entities

Institutions

  • Minnesota Orchestra
  • Pioneer Press
  • ArtsJournal

Locations

  • Minneapolis
  • St. Paul
  • United States

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