Thursday, April 24th, 2008 Pradera Presents an Evening with Masakazu Ito The Club at Pradera 5225 Raintree Drive Parker, CO  80134 Reservations: (303) 607-5700 Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30, concert at 7:30 with dessert to follow. Tickets: $65 per person, including three course dinner with choice of entree.

Tuesday, August 12 - 17, 2008 Guitar Seminar at Rocky Ridge Music Center 465 Longs Peak Road Estes Park, Colorado  80517-1790 Phone: 970.586.4031 Fax: 866.244.7107 Seminar limited to 14 students Cost: $750

Join other guitarists and further your skills on guitar under the tutelage of Masakazu Ito.   The seminar is open to all ages.   Your days will be filled with lessons, master classes, ensemble coaching, technique classes and practice.   The seminar culminates in student and faculty concerts.   Each participant will receive two individual lessons in a masterclass setting along with chamber ensemble groups, technique classes and concerts.   Rocky Ridge provides the ideal setting for studying music.   It's an environment of extreme natural beauty, a cool mountain climate, and the opportunity to escape the distractions of everyday living.   You'll have a chance to walk in the woods, even take a challenging hike if you want.   To attend, please complete and email the following student application. Seminar application:

Sunday, August 17th, 2008 Music in the Mountains at Rocky Ridge Music Center 465 Longs Peak Road Estes Park, Colorado  80517-1790 Phone: 970.586.4031 Fax: 866.244.7107

Sunday, October 19th, 2008 2008-2009 Jubilee Celebration at Cherokee Ranch and Castle 6113 N. Daniels Park Road Sedalia, CO  80135-8716 Phone: 303.688.5555 Fax: 303.688.1170 A special evening with internationally acclaimed classical guitarist and composer Ricardo Iznaola, Masakazu Ito and Jonathan Leathwood, featuring several solo, vocal and chamber works.

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008 Concierto de Aranjuez with the Evergreen Chamber Orchestra 17 So. Mt. Vernon Country Club Road Golden Colorado Phone: 303-670-6558

Friday, January 26th, 7:30 p.m. El Tango!  A Celebration of the Music of Astor Piazzolla St. Mary's Catholic Church 6853 South Prince Street Littleton, Colorado  80120 720.283.4379 Concert Tickets: $15.00, includes gourmet coffees and tees, free parking

The essence of Piazzolla's music is found in his unique style of tango that is designed more for the concert hall than the dance floor.   The program explores the composer's genius, offering a wide variety of timbres and ensemble arrangements, including accordion, flute, acoustic and electric guitar, piano, soprano voice, double bass and string quartet.   Performed by The Playground chamber ensemble.   Program:    Histoire du Tango for flute and guitar in four movements.    Five Tango Sensations for string quartet and bandoneon.    Balade Para Mi Muerte for soprano and piano.    Michelangelo 70, Milonga Del Angel and more performed with original instrumentation.

Thursday, March 8th, 7 p.m. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada, Colorado  80003 720-898-7200 Concert Tickets: $12.00 at the door or in advance at the Arvada Center

Exhibiting virtuosity, musicality and flair, this solo recital will be a musical journey from Classical and Romantic masterpieces to the music of contemporary Spain, Middle and Far East, featuring works by Rodrigo, Domeniconi, Ruiz Pipo, Bellinati, Bernstein and more!

Tuesday, August 14th through 19th Adult Guitar Seminar at Rocky Ridge Music Center 465 Longs Peak Road Estes Park, Colorado  80517-1790 Phone: 970.586.4031 Fax: 866.244.7107

Join other adult guitarists and further your skills on guitar under the tutelage of Masakazu Ito.   The day will be spent in lessons, master classes, ensemble coaching, technique classes and practice.   The seminar culminates with student and faculty concerts.   Each participant will receive two individual lessons in master class settings, along with chamber ensemble groups, technique classes and concerts.   Rocky Ridge provides the ideal setting for studying music.   It's an environment of extreme natural beauty, a cool mountain climate, and the opportunity to escape the distractions of everyday living.   You'll have a chance to walk in the woods, even take a challenging hike if you want.

Sunday, August 19th, 3:00 p.m. 2007 Faculty Concert at Rocky Ridge Music Center 465 Longs Peak Road Estes Park, Colorado  80517-1790 Phone: 970.586.4031 Fax: 866.244.7107 Ticket: $15.00

Program: Collectici Intim - Vicente Asencio (1909-1979)    I. La Serenor (Serenity)    II. La Joia (Joy)    III. La Calma (Calm)    IV. La Gaubanca (Delight)    V. La Frisanca (Haste) Three Pieces from West Side Story - Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) Arr. Jorge Morel    I. I Feel Pretty    II. Maria    III. America

Friday, November 9th, 7 p.m. Ito-LaQuatra Guitar Duo Grand County Concert Series Church of The Eternal Hills Tabernash, Colorado Tickets: $15/Adult, $8/Student

Thursday, November 29th, 6 p.m. Pradera Presents an Evening with Masakazu Ito The Club at Pradera 5225 Raintree Drive Parker, CO  80134 Reservations: (303) 607-5700 Tickets: $65 per person, including 3-course dinner and dessert Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30, concert performance from 7:30 to 8:30

Friday, December 7th, 6:30 p.m. Guitar Trio Concert: Ricardo Iznaola, Jonathan Leathwood and Masakazu Ito 2007 Performing Arts Series Cherokee Ranch and Castle Sedalia, Colorado Tickets: $95 per person