It Is Well With My Soul, Duke Chapel Choir, Premiere

[@976mindy]

I didn't know much about this song until it was performed at my grandfather's funeral and since then it has become one of my favorites, for both bittersweet reasons and because I love the song. I have looked for many different arrangements that stick to the true melody of the song and this one is one of them. Beautiful.

[@AngelSusie57]

So beautiful and inspiring. Praise the Lord.

[@Taoseno2007]

Wow! Thank you Rodney Wynkoop for your amazing dedication to this choir and this place ! Your conducting is extraordinary! God Bless! xo

[@elizabethlj7544]

My Uncle Tommy♥️So beautiful!🙏🏻

[@gingervedder8592]

No words to express how lovely is this performed. Thank you for posting.

[@ThomasLinkinNC]

Ginger Vedder thankyou so much!

[@user-so7ns2ms5b]

Easily best version I've heard so far, so peaceful.

[@peterprentice9179]

very good . . . .

[@pinetopwhispers3688]

It is NOT "well with my soul" right now, in this time of political rancor, strife, stress, and uncertainty. When I feel like this, I listen to Duke's rendition of this beautiful song: it helps to "re-center" my soul!

[@joshhelmuth6060]

It is in times of trouble that Jesus can be our rock. No matter the weather our soul is anchored to Him. That is what this song is all about. I will pray for you. May you be happy and healthy.

[@Apriluser]

@@joshhelmuth6060 Amen.

[@audspod1]

Beautiful..

[@yakovmatityahu]

It is well with my soul...

[@principals16842]

Tom, this was just a couple of years before I joined, and I must admit to being a bit jealous: I wish I had been there to sing it! What a fine arrangement, and sung so well by the choir. I hope we will do it again some time soon. How good of you to commission a piece for the choir, too!

[@jk8429]

Absolutely stunning. I am a church choir director and sent a link to them so that they could listen to it. Thanks for posting this!

[@ThomasLinkinNC]

John Gill ...so glad you like it! We love singing it in the Duke Chapel Choir , and I am so blessed to have been a small part of the creation of this arrangement of such a magnificent poem and score. Sometimes I'm unable to see the notes and sing it in performance through the tears.

[@jk8429]

I can certainly identify with that - especially if you know the background of this hymn and how it came to be written. Keep up the excellent work!

[@976mindy]

@@jk8429 The history behind this song is truly haunting and captivating at the same time. Such a tragedy but such a beautiful creation came from it.

[@jafajack]

Wow

[@Apriluser]

Amen!

[@richardburgdorf1508]

Enjoysble🤾🏼‍♀️❤️

[@Taoseno2007]

How is Dr. Wynkoop? Is he still conducting?

[@ThomasLinkinNC]

Dr. Wynkoop conducts the Durham Choral Society, The Duke Chorale and the Vocal Arts Ensembe, as well as teaching conducting in the Department of Music at Duke University.

[@micheal49]

Nice choir, but y'all need a couple of basses. I mean real basses, not baritones giving it a shot. Other than that, very good ensemble.