Breena Loraine is a vocalist, songwriter, and musicologist specializing in film and television music, opera, and early music. As a consulting musicologist, she has contributed to productions for Netflix, Apple TV, Sony, AMC, and Paramount.

Breena earned her PhD in Musicology from University of California, Los Angeles, along with a Graduate Certificate in Early Modern Studies from UCLA’s Center for 17th- and 18th-Century Studies. She also holds a Master of Arts in Musicology and a Master of Business Administration from San Diego State University. She studied abroad at University of Oxford (St Hilda’s College) and graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from SDSU, where she earned a Bachelor of Music with a double major in vocal performance and business administration, along with an Honors Minor in interdisciplinary studies.

As a classically trained soprano specializing in early and classical music, Breena has performed with ensembles including San Diego Opera, San Diego Symphony, San Diego Chamber Orchestra/Orchestra Nova, Bach Collegium San Diego, Pacific Academy of Ecclesiastical Music (PACEM), St. Paul’s Cathedral, Angeles Chorale, and Conejo Valley Choral Society and Chamber Singers. She has sung under the baton of Marvin Hamlisch, Edoardo Müller, Karen Keltner, Sir John Rutter, and Sir David Willcocks, and was the soprano soloist for Fauré’s Requiem under the direction of Dr. Martin Neary of Westminster Abbey.

In addition to her performance work, Breena conducted a church choir for nearly eight years and founded a private music instruction studio. She is passionate about expanding access to music education and performance opportunities for underserved communities and has volunteered with organizations dedicated to this mission.

Breena is grateful for the opportunity to sing with Areté Vocal Ensemble under the leadership of Dr. Wyant Morton.