Who We Are
Choir members learn all aspects of singing and musical theatre performance under inspired creative leadership.
Christine Rabey, Artistic Director
Christine Rabey (she/her) is a mezzo-soprano, choral conductor, and secondary teacher who is excited to be integrating into the Northumberland community. She is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario with an Honours Bachelor of Music Education, and received her Masters of Teaching at the University of Toronto. Since completing her studies, she has been working in the Secondary panel at the Peel District School Board, where she has recently been teaching in the Regional Arts Program at Cawthra Park Secondary School. In this position, alongside teaching vocal music and musical theatre, she directed the Junior Concert Choir and Senior Concert Choir, and vocal directed their production of the musical Something Rotten. A lifelong lover of choral music, Christine was a section lead at Metropolitan United Church in London during her undergraduate studies, and more recently sung as a section lead for the Modern Sound Collective and the choir at Royal York Road United Church. She has served as Conducting Intern with Young Voices Toronto, and as an Associate Conductor with the Oakville Choir for Children and Youth before starting with La Jeunesse, where she has so enjoyed combining her passion for choir and musical theatre!
Debbie Fingas,
Associate Director /Accompanist
Debbie Fingas joined La Jeunesse Choirs in 2007. As an accomplished conductor,
musician and instructor, Debbie brings her wonderful artistic talents to all of our Choir
programs.
An experienced organist, pianist, choral director, singer and flautist, Debbie has
performed in concerts and recitals throughout Southern Ontario. As the Minister of
Music for Trinity United Church, Cobourg, she accompanies weekly Church services
and directs Church choirs of all ages.
Other notable engagements include:
Founding Artistic Director – Alloy Fusion Handbell Choir
Conductor – Chancel Choir
Conductor – Jubilate Handbell Choir
Conductor – North Lakeshore Chorus, Northumberland Chapter
President – Northumberland Centre of the Royal Canadian College of Organists
Chair – Music United
Music Director & Accompanist – VOS Theatre
Music Director & Accompanist – Capitol Theatre
Accompanist - Northumberland Players
Debbie graduated from the University of Toronto’s Emmanuel College with a Doctor of
Ministry. Her doctoral thesis explored how group participation in Church music nurtures
the participants spiritual life. Debbie holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of
Toronto, a Master of Arts in Church Music from Trinity Lutheran seminary in Columbus,
Ohio, and has received her Associate diploma from the Royal Canadian College of
Organists.
Debbie’s latest pet project was the restoration of a beautiful and historic pipe organ for
Trinity United Church in Cobourg.
