Filming at Monette Trumpets in Portland

Craft in America recently filmed at Monette Trumpets in Portland, Oregon for an upcoming episode. Meet some of the craftspeople and look at their beautiful trumpets. Also, a special visit by Scotty Barnhart, Director of the Count Basie Orchestra! (Mark Markley photographs)

: Emery Alex forming the bell

: Kyle Ostwalt solders a valve casing

: Heather Sessler holds a finished Monette trumpet

: Dave Monette

: Monette mouthpieces

: Monette Prana trumpet

: Valve casings

: Monette mouthpieces

: Scotty Barnhart, Director of the Count Basie Orchestra

: Monette employees and Craft in America crew listen as Scotty Barnhart tests the latest trumpet