Published on 11 November 2026
Congratulations to Forte School of Music Black Forest, which has been named Forte's 'School of the Year'! The award recognises the school's long-standing commitment to quality music education, its dedicated teaching team and its thriving musical community. It was chosen from 15 Forte schools across Australia, New Zealand and the UK.
A special part of the award was the recognition of the school's 'Forte Babies', who are former students who have since become Forte teachers themselves. The school also won the award in 2018. Three wins earns a place in the Forte 'Hall of Fame', so there may be something to look forward to!
Owner Irene Storer began the school's Unley story in July 2005, when she took over a music school in Daw Park with 100 students. Since moving to Black Forest in 2009, it has grown to welcome more than 400 local families each week. Irene is now looking forward to a new chapter, with her daughter, Ally, joining the family business.
"This award is a celebration of the entire Forte Black Forest community, and we couldn't be more thrilled to share it with them!"
Programs welcome children from six months old, and new families are invited to book a free trial lesson. Visit the Forte Black Forest website or follow them on Facebook/Instagram to find out more. We look forward to continuing to celebrate Unley’s business successes in the future – if you have an Unley Business success stories you’d like to share, send them to unleybusiness@unley.sa.gov.au