Introducing JESSA.
A vocal ensemble of soaring soprano and alto voices, conducted by Jane Edwards OAM.
We are JESSA.
A group of passionate musicians bringing the finest choral music to Hobart.
Led by Jane Edwards OAM, one of Australia’s most celebrated classical singers, we create transcendent musical experiences for our audiences and choristers.
An afternoon with JESSA
Sunday, 27 September at 2pm | Sacred Heart Catholic Church, New Town
Join JESSA for a relaxed and joyful afternoon of choral music, featuring some of the choir’s favourite songs, handpicked from our considerable catalogue.
This concert offers an opportunity to revisit music we have particularly enjoyed singing over the years, and to share a laid back afternoon of music with family, friends and valued supporters of JESSA.
Featured composers will include Ben van Tienen, Molly Ijames, Kim André Arnesen, Jacob Narverud, Rosephanye Powell and more.
Jane Edwards OAM, Musical Director
Meriel Owen, Piano
An Earthly Blessing
Friday, 11 December at 7pm | St David’s Cathedral, Hobart
Join JESSA for An Earthly Blessing, our final concert of 2026. We’re proud to perform a gorgeous selection of festive repertoire, from composers including Sarah Quartel, Molly Ijames, Kim André Arnesen, Dan Forrest and Will Todd. Celebrate Chistmas with JESSA and special guests, and experience a joyous start to the holiday season.
Jane Edwards OAM, Musical Director
Meriel Owen, Piano
Yoram Levy, Trumpet
Julia Fredersdorff, Violin
Musicality. Rigour. Community. Fun.
JESSA was born from a passion for creating exceptional music together.
Meet our team
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Jane Edwards OAM
Musical Director and Conductor
‘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 performance of an a cappella rendition of Billy Joel’s And So It Goes
‘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
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.
