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Join my family and I as we travel around the globe discovering other cultures and musical sounds, and to my stage where the concert violin is splashed with world beat flavour & transformed into a theatrical tale. Read my personal blog sharing our travel, my music and more. Listen to my music, watch my videos, study with me and join me for the ride! Enjoy exploring! 

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Honoured to see my The Music Thief win this award! Grateful to the people I’ve worked with on the book, especially Pearl Bates, my fabulous illustrator! Kelowna, BC, Canada — The INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD, one of the most prestigious book award programs globally for independent authors, publishers, and illustrators, recognized The Music Thief by Sophie […]

Music Thief Wins in the INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD®

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A brand new show launching! This Valentine’s Day, join the Heart Strings Ensemble and violinist Sophie Armstrong on a journey through love, sorrow, beauty, and classic love songs at Kelowna’s Rotary Centre for the Arts. Heart Strings will captivate audiences with timeless music and original compositions, seamlessly blending classical precision with global influences. Celebrate love […]

This Valentines: Heart Strings- A Love Story

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Sharing a bit of behind-the-scenes from a recent performance feels surreal. After four years away from the stage, stepping back into the spotlight has been both exhilarating and daunting. It’s a challenge I’ve fully embraced, despite the hurdles along the way. When I think back to the aftermath of my accident, it’s hard to forget […]

Behind the Scenes – Performance Preparation

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This past Saturday marked a magical milestone with the launch of The Music Thief at Once Upon a Bookstore in Kelowna. This wasn’t just a book launch; it was a celebration of self-expression, creativity, and the beautiful diversity within us all. I’m thrilled to share a video recap of the event with you—check it out […]

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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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