Another chapter in The Newsmakers features Sanjana Vadapalli, an undergraduate student in Psychology who is better known as the certified Opera Singer of SRM University- AP. Her talent in music is recognised by Trinity College of London with a level 8 Certification in Music Theory. Completing level 8 represents an achievement that is equivalent to an undergraduate diploma or degree. Trinity College, London certifications are regulated by Ofqual and recognised by Julliard and Royal Academy of Music, London.
Sanjana was discovered with the voice of a soprano at the age of three by her teacher, and since then she has been practising Opera Singing. She was mostly self-taught with brief expert guidance. Her artistic skills are not limited to only music, she is a poet and also a sculptor who likes to carve in wood and wax. She makes her own paint out of natural resources, and her art pieces are mostly on Gouache on Acrylic. Sanjana said, “Opera singing is not a child’s play. Many sacrifices had to be made in order to find success. I had to isolate myself for at least 6-7 hours for practice. No ice-creams, no cold water. But, music is something that my soul connects with. I have learnt about 2000 songs so far, and I am willing to make a career in music.” Despite being asthmatic, Sanjana never lost faith or patience to pursue the genre of music where controlling the breadth is an essential part of the art. With proper meditation and medication, she managed to find her way to excel in Opera Singing.
Sanjana further asserted, “The thing that I love the most about SRM University-AP is the space you get for your creativity. I completely dedicated myself to music, and I received support from everyone. With amazing faculty support and motivation, it turned out to be the most beautiful experience in academics. The University has some of the most spectacular extracurricular clubs and facilities which are really interesting to explore. My experience in the Music Club has been wonderful so far.”
On Saturday, February 6, 2021, Join Sanjana on The Newsmakers at 4 pm to know more about her journey in Opera Singing. Sanjana is now aspiring for ATCL LTCL FTCL in music, which is equivalent to postgraduation in music (Opera Singing).