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

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

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