June 2, 2025

Yes, the iconic red carpet is back! Recently, crews from Flooring Systems Inc.—a St. Louis-based firm—began installing the red carpeting in the auditorium. When the Jack C. Taylor Music Center opens in September, the familiar red will once again cover floors in the auditorium, corridors, and the staircase in Powell Hall. 

The carpet installation follows several weeks of hardwood planks and parquet flooring preparation and installation on the orchestra level and in the balcony. The hardwood, along with the signature red carpet, will retain the historic aesthetic and acoustic properties that concert attendees have enjoyed for decades.