| Hey, Chris...
I think that the C trumpet needs a very solid ear. These days they're playing them in High School but I haven't heard of any kids that's dropped the Bb in favor of the C. So, if a kid has a lot of orchestral playing to do and has a good ear, late high school would probably be fine.
I didn't get one until my third year at Juilliard. I've never asked Wilmer when he got one nor Ed but you might poll them as well,
See you around!
ML |