Accora Orchestra
Formerly Castletown Accordion Orchestra
Est 1981
Meet our Teachers
John Chilton (B.A. Hons. Music).
John teaches the Senior Orchestra, arranges our orchestra pieces and is our accordion maintenance man. He regularly performs with the National Symphony Orchestra and has performed numerous times at the BBC Proms in the Royal Albert Hall.
Yvonne Chilton (A.V.C.M.Hons Music). Yvonne teaches the Junior Orchestra, accordion solos and ensembles. She has worked with the Department of Education in the Drumcondra Education centre delivering Teacher Artist Partnerships in local national schools.
Sara Brennan (B.Mus.Ped.Hons) & Special Needs Assistant.
Sara teaches the Preparatory & Intermediate Orchestra, accordion solos & duets. She is the longest serving member of Accora Orchestra, and is in her 34th year with the orchestra.
Samantha Sheridan (RIAM - Teachers Diploma).
Samantha teaches accordion solos, duets and recorder.
Karen Smyth -
A.V.C.M.Hons Music
B.A. Hons. Music.
Karen teaches our Mini Musicians, Beginner Orchestra & accordion solos.
Oisin Carolan - currently in his 2nd year studying Physiotherapy and a teachers diploma in accordion.
Oisin teaches accordion solos and recorder.
Orla O'Malley - Currently in her 2nd year of her B. Mus. Ed., Orla teaches accordion solos and recorder.