Introducing JESSA.

A vocal ensemble of soaring soprano and alto voices, conducted by Jane Edwards.

We are JESSA.

A group of passionate musicians bringing the finest choral music to Hobart.

Led by Jane Edwards, one of Australia’s most celebrated classical singers, we create transcendent musical experiences for our audiences and choristers.

Festival of Voices: Voices@5

Thursday July 4th 5pm | Hobart Town Hall, nipaluna / Hobart

Join JESSA for our 2024 Festival of Voices performance.

Featuring 11 contrasting vocal ensembles representing capital cities and regional areas around Australia, there is something for everyone in these five weekday concerts.

In the beautiful Hobart Town Hall, enjoy the vibrancy and variety of choral music presented by these passionate singers.

This concert series is a popular, all-inclusive event, giving everyone the opportunity to hear choral excellence at an affordable price.

This year, you can see us with the wonderful Concordis Chamber Choir, visiting from Melbourne.

Musicality. Rigour. Community. Fun.

JESSA was born from a passion for creating exceptional music together.

Three choristers singing in a rehearsal setting

Meet our team

  • Image of Jane Edwards standing in front of seated choir, conducting and singing

    Jane Edwards

    Musical Director and Conductor

  • Sarah Chick

    Pianist

Meet JESSA

‘Thank you for another superb concert last night. Such a treat for all the senses and a balm for the soul. The discovery of And So It Goes had me, and others, rapidly revisiting Billy Joel’s back catalogue. Bravo!’

JANE LONGHURST (actor, performer, broadcaster, and voice artist), about JESSA’s Spring Sing performance, including an a cappella rendition of Billy Joel’s And So It Goes, September 2023

‘JESSA Chorus are out here casually nailing everything they put their minds and hearts to - they somehow seem to understand decades-ago me better than I understood myself at the time. How they do it, I don’t know, but their collective musicality is incredibly unique. ❤️’

BEN VAN TIENEN (composer and musical director), about JESSA’s performance of his piece Hear Me, April 2023

JESSA is a community of musicians dedicated to the highest level of choral singing, created in a joyous environment.

Find out more about what we do and how to join the choir.