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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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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 joins the Evangel Church Kelowna worship team this Good Friday. 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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Hey friends! I’m excited to share some very exciting news with you: Heart Strings will be touring the beautiful British Columbia in Canada this fall! Not in BC? Don’t worry, we will be heading to other provinces in 2026. You can check out the tour dates here. In other news, we’ve been visiting libraries with […]

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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 […]

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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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