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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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🎉 Good morning, and a happy International Women’s Day to all the amazing women out there! Today’s celebration is extra special for me as my daughter Victoria turns three. Her arrival on this empowering day has been the reason for my quieter presence during past festivities. As life goes on, I’ve had to reevaluate my […]

International Women’s Day 2020 + The Future of EWF

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A Magical Christmas Experience at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel in Calgary Nestled in the heart of downtown Calgary, the Fairmont Palliser Hotel is a luxurious property that exudes elegance and warmth, especially during the holiday season. Our family recently had the pleasure of attending a festive Christmas Cookie Decorating event in the hotel’s stunning dining […]

Decorating cookies at Fairmont Palliser!

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Hey guys! We are thrilled to announce that Baby #3, a little girl we have named Olivia, arrived safe and sound last Monday! All is well. I’ll be taking some time off until March. Hugs all around! Sophie, Dionysius & family xox  

New addition to the family has arrived!

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What a year it has been! As the school year wraps up, I find myself looking back with a full heart. This year brought so many wonderful performances, and getting back to teaching after our second little one arrived has been such a joy. It’s hard to believe that baby number two has already turned […]

A Year of Music, Motherhood, and a Little Announcement

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I’m changing my stage surname! I was Sophie Serafino for such a long time, but John Serafino and I are no longer married…. so that’s the end of that story! Armstrong is my maiden name- Sophie Armstrong. I’m excited. It’s a bright new chapter in my life personally and artistically, I’m owning who I am […]

My new-old name!

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Dear friends, I am honoured today to share that I was awarded the 2017 Cultural Ambassador Award at the Women of Inspiration Awards in Calgary, Alberta! It was an honour to be White Hatted by the Mayor of Calgary Naheed Nenshi for a second time, and the event was so well done. It was wonderful […]

Women of Inspiration Awards 2017

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Today my family and I are off to visit the city I grew up in- Sydney Australia!  I will be doing some performances, and spending time with family and friends in the beautiful Aussie summer! Coming up in January, I’ll be performing in Calgary, Alberta Canada at the Ironwood Stage and Grill with some special […]

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Thank you to everyone who joined me for this fun family event, and to Michael Lipnicki Pianos for sponsoring our event with the beautiful baby grand we performed with. If anyone missed out on a signed CD, feel free to email me! 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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