Borrelli also finds joy in singing with numerous choirs and a cappella groups while also playing viola with the Needham High School Chamber Orchestra and String Ensemble.
Choir participation:
Bass/baritone in the Handel and Haydn Youth Chorus of Tenors and Basses & Chamber Choir (2024-Present)
Harvard Summer Chorus & Chamber Choir (Summer 2024)
MMEA All-State Chorus (2024)
MMEA Eastern Senior Districts Chorus (2024, 2023)
Audition-Based Needham High School Chorale (2023-Present)
"Ríu Ríu Chíu" is a Spanish villancico first published in 1556. Performed as a Christmas carol, this piece is often attributed to Mateo Flecha the Elder (1481–1553), a Catalan composer from the Kingdom of Aragon (later part of Spain).
In this performance by the Needham High School Chorale, Borrelli solos the opening as well as the first and seventh verses.
On Nov. 29, 30, and Dec. 1, Borrelli had the phenomenal experience of performing Handel's Messiah at Boston Symphony Hall with the professional Handel and Haydn Society Orchestra and Chorus.
Jonathan Cohen, conductor
Jeanine De Bique, soprano
Reginald Mobley, countertenor
Nicholas Phan, tenor
Sumner Thompson, baritone
A Cappella participation:
Senior Leader of the Subway Dwarves, Needham High School's selective, all-male, audition-based a cappella group (2023-Present)
Co-Founder and Co-Leader of A Cut Above Barbershop Quartet (2024-Present)
At the Vocal Support Benefit A Cappella Concert in April 2024, Anthony soloed "65 Love Affair" with his a cappella group, the Subway Dwarves.
This piece was composed by Paul Davis an arranged for a cappella by Jackson Bush.
Check out the Subway Dwarves performance of Billy Joel's "The Longest Time" and Wham!'s "Last Christmas" at Winterfest 2024! As Senior Leader, Borrelli has been leading arranging pieces, leading rehearsals, running technique workshops, and conducting the group. He is the bass vocalist in both pieces.
Congratulations to every member for such a fantastic and fun-filled performance! This performance would not have been possible without the dedication and musicianship of each singer!
Piece 1: "The Longest Time" by Billy Joel (0:00 - 3:00)
Arranged by Roger Emerson
Soloed by the wonderful Miles Salerno
Piece 2: "Last Christmas" by Wham! and arranged by Anthony Borrelli (3:34 - 6:26)
Arranged by Anthony Borrelli
Soloed by the fantastic Cam Mara
Piece: "Put Your Head on My Shoulder" by Paul Anka
Arranged by Anthony Borrelli
Soloed by the amazing James Casale
At A Cappella Go 2025, the Subway Dwarves performed Paul Anka's "Put Your Head on My Shoulder," arranged by Anthony Borrelli.
In February 2025, the Subway Dwarves had the amazing experience of performing at the International Championship of High School A Cappella Quarterfinals.
Piece 1: "The Longest Time" by Billy Joel (0:00 - 3:23)
Arranged by Roger Emerson
Soloed by the talented Miles Salerno
Piece 2: "Put Your Head on My Shoulder" by Paul Anka (3:29 - 6:09)
Arranged by Anthony Borrelli
Soloed by the impressive James Casale
Piece 3: "Drift Away" by Uncle Kracker (6:12 - 10:07)
Arranged by Josh Batsevitsky
Soloed by the lively Sam Green