John Grecia is the all-encompassing pianist/vocalist - performing covers and original music in the Philadelphia region for upwards of three decades; playing over 150 shows a year. Bringing a vast repertoire to the table - John has a playlist featuring over 3,500 songs from the 1940's to the most current-day artists. Specializing in the songs of Billy Joel, Elton John, The Beatles, and Bruce Springsteen - a short list of additional covered artists includes: The Rolling Stones, David Gray, Counting Crows, Neil Diamond, Ed Sheeran, Frank Sinatra, Bob Dylan, Marc Cohn, The Doors, Sting, The Killers, Peter Gabriel, Paul Simon, Ryan Adams, U2, Coldplay, Neil Young, Tom Waits, R.E.M., Tom Petty, Randy Newman, Bruce Hornsby, Van Morrison, Jackson Browne, The Grateful Dead, and Dave Matthews Band. A debut album of original music entitled Thirteen (John Grecia Band) was released in October 2011 and is available on the major streaming platforms.

On the other side of the musical coin, John has an active career as a conductor, pianist, organist, and educator. He holds a B.S. in Music Education and a M.M. in Choral Conducting from West Chester University. John is Director of Choral Music at Saint Joseph’s University, Thomas Jefferson University (East Falls), and St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Ardmore, PA. He currently works as pianist/organist for the Wayne Oratorio Society and previously has worked as a collaborative pianist within the music departments of West Chester University and Overbrook School for the Blind. Additionally, he is the long-time pianist/accompanist for The Crossing; the 2-time Grammy award winning, Philadelphia-based, professional choir dedicated to commissioning/performing new and socially conscious choral music. Through The Crossing, he has had the opportunity to work with internationally renowned organizations such as the NY Philharmonic, L.A. Philharmonic, The Rolling Stones, as well as forming connections with composers writing on the cutting edge of the art from both the local and international stage.