A GIFTED Ripon Grammar School singer and trumpet player has won a coveted place at a prestigious music college after undergoing an audition with a difference.

Eva Scullion was due to take part in an audition at the highly competitive Junior Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester in March.

But, due to Covid-19 restrictions, the event was cancelled the day before and 15-year-old Eva was asked to submit a last-minute video audition, featuring her performing and talking about why she wanted to study at the college instead.

The Year 10 student, who has been playing piano and singing since she was four and began playing trumpet when she was seven years old, rose to the challenge, accompanied by her voice and piano teacher Helen Johnson.

Eva said: “I found it really embarrassing making a video.

"I would much rather have had the chance of auditioning in person.” Thankfully the panel was impressed and awarded her a place.