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Redefining Music Education
Resource Materials for Music Teachers
The Keynote Independent Theory Service, known as KITS, was founded in 1985 by Christine A. Murow, an alumna of Susquehanna University, a piano teacher, and a former Theory Chairman of the Maryland State Music Teachers Association. The goal of the program is to facilitate the teaching of music theory, motivate students in this important area of their music education, and recognize student scholars in the field.
Serving independent music teachers, the KITS program continues to offer annual exams on seven levels appropriate for school-age children from the early grades through high school. Those who score 90 or higher on the exams are on the National Music Theory Honor Roll.
Management of the exams and honor roll was assumed by Dr. Sonja Mihelcic, head of the Naperville Music Academy in Aurora, IL, in the spring of 2024. If you are interested specifically in the annual KITS music theory examinations and the attendant National Music Theory Honor Roll, there is a new website for the current policies, exam order forms, honor roll registration forms, and other related information. 
Click here to visit that website.
This website provides information on KITS teaching materials, including The KITS Music Theory Curriculum: Step by Step, and The KITS Music Theory Course which includes student workbooks on all levels of the curriculum.
Meet the Visionary Behind KITS
The Keynote Independent Theory Service aims to inspire students to excel in music and to recognize their achievements. Since KITS' inception in 1985, founder Christine A. Murow has worked tirelessly to enrich music education by creating comprehensive learning resources, including student workbooks and corresponding tests. Her journey from being a piano teacher to a pioneer of a renowned music theory program is a testament to her dedication to her craft. Learn more about her story and impact on music instruction.
