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Dear friends, What a ride it’s been! I just wanted to take a minute to reflect our recent Heart Strings performances and share how grateful I am for all your support. We kicked things off in Calgary on Valentine’s Day at Polaris Theatre. It was such a blast to see so many familiar faces and […]

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Heart Strings Ensemble joined the Evangel Church Kelowna worship team for Good Friday. Here’s a clip from the show — Via Dolorosa, written by Billy Sprague and Niles Borop, performed by violinist Sophie Armstrong and the Heart Strings Ensemble with vocalist Melanie Oliveira at Evangel Church Kelowna, sponsored by BetterIT Workplace Chaplains. Watch now:

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What a Valentine’s Day! I had an absolute blast performing with the most fabulous musicians at the Polaris Theatre in Calgary last weekend, sponsored by BetterIT Workplace Chaplains, with special guests Tango Calgary & Natasha Arnall! Here are some fabulous shots from photographer Chuck Smurlo, capturing so many beautiful moments! Video coming soon! Sophie XO

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Join us for a magical evening this Valentine’s Day! 🌹   It’s been a year since we launched Heart Strings- A Love Story, and this year, we will be performing on February 14th, in Calgary Alberta! I’m thrilled to perform with the Heart Strings Ensemble at @PolarisTheatre in Calgary, featuring special guests from Tango Calgary […]

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Happy New Year friends! I’m excited to be preparing to perform in the vibrant city of Calgary next month! Calgary was my first home in Canada, and I fell in love with the mountains and the very positive vibes… Check out the Heart Strings Show, scheduled for Valentines Day: Experience the Magic of Love this […]

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What a weekend! Two fabulous Christmas shows at Evangel Church in Kelowna, such an honour to join the worship team and the fabulous Anna Jacyszyn Trio! Video coming soon. Merry Christmas friends!

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The last Heart Strings show for 2026 at the Venables Theatre in Oliver was beautifully photographed by Stephanie Lucile Photography! Huge thanks to BetterIt Workplace Chaplains for sponsoring the concert! See you all in the new year- check out 2026 dates! Sophie XO

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Our first show of the season was a beautiful intimate affair at MotherLove Ferments in Kelowna. Cranbrook is next on the list! Huge thanks to our sponsor BetterIT Workplace Chaplains, and to Takumi Minagawa for these super photos of the show. Here’s a fun recap video too! See you out there! Sophie XO

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Award Winning Violinist, Composer, World traveller Sophie Armstrong is also a mother of three young children, a wife, educator, author, performer, humanitarian with a passion for living! Sophie has travelled the globe with her music career, and shares her story and her faith with her global audience, inspiring audiences to feel. 

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