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. Mark Markley photograph
Emery Alex forming the bell
David Monette Corporation
Kyle Ostwalt solders a valve casing. Mark Markley photograph
Kyle Ostwalt solders a valve casing

David Monette Corporation
Heather Sessler holds a finished Monette trumpet. Mark Markley photograph
Heather Sessler holds a finished Monette trumpet
Dave Monette. Mark Markley photograph
Dave Monette

Monette mouthpieces. Mark Markley photograph
Monette mouthpieces
Monette Prana trumpet. Mark Markley photoraph
Monette Prana trumpet
Valve casings. Mark Markley photograph
Valve casings

Monette mouthpieces. Mark Markley photograph
Monette mouthpieces
Scotty Barnhart, Director of the Count Basie Orchestra
Scotty Barnhart, Director of the Count Basie Orchestra
Monette employees and Craft in America crew listen as Scotty Barnhart tests the latest trumpet
Monette employees and Craft in America crew listen as Scotty Barnhart tests the latest trumpet