Calvin Rodgers
Musician
Oak Forest,Il
Summary
Veteran musician, music director, producer, and minister with over two decades of expertise within the gospel music realm. Demonstrated success in orchestrating comprehensive musical and media productions, serving roles such as a producer, tour designer, and production assistant. Well- established in the gospel community, fostering strong relationships with leading artists and industry executives. Proficient in establishing structure, adept at problem-solving, cultivating a positive peer culture, and providing leadership to those within my sphere. A visionary committed to seamlessly merging music and ministry, all in an effort to draw souls into the kingdom
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Minister of Music, Worship and Arts
Sweet Holy Spirit Church
06.2022 - Current
- Supervised staff of ten employees, and 50 volunteers
- Weekly collaboration with the pastor to craft the service flow and structure
- Leads as the director of the worship and arts department, overseeing the band, worship team, and choir.
- Collaborates within the ministry to nurture and grow emerging talent, fostering the established organizational culture
- Create and generate original music with the aim of contributing to the production of national content.
- Collaborates with the communications department responsible for marketing weekly services, community outreach events, and special events.
- Works closely with media and audio leads to enhance Sunday service performance. Establishing a post-pandemic culture that embraces both in-person and virtual worship experiences.
CEO
CJMS Music Studios
01.2010 - Current
- Offered professional support to artists and producers across radio, television, and cinema
- Throughout the 2020 pandemic, CJMS Studios played a crucial role in aiding singers and musicians in creating content for various platforms, including radio, television, and
- Broadway plays
- Produced and wrote for acclaimed artists, including Fred Hammond, Vashawn Mitchell
- Donald Lawrence, Tiff Joy, Bishop Larry Trotter, and numerous others
- Operating as a studio, the clientele boasts the likes of India Arie, Pastor Marvin Sapp, Donnie
- McClurkin, Brian Courtney Wilson, Jonathan Butler, James Fortune and Deon Kipping.
Music Director, Producer
The Isley Brothers
01.2009 - Current
- Works in close collaboration with Ronald and Ernie Isley to design the musical foundation for the nightly show and set list, encompassing live band arrangements and coordination with background singers, dancers, digital graphics and lighting directors
- Oversees the band personnel on a weekly basis, coordinating schedules and travel for upcoming shows, tour dates, and studio sessions.
Sr. Director of Creative Arts
New Life Covenant Southeast
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Supervised 17 departments, overseeing a team of 300+ volunteers, servants, and staffed personnel
- Directed and curated content for the Creative Arts Department in its entirety
- Orchestrated the scheduling for both volunteers and staffed personnel
- Conducted budgeting and forecasting for logistical operations
- Provided oversight for the production of the virtual broadcast experience.
Musician, Producer
New Life Covenant Southeast
01.2007 - 01.2019
- Staffed drummer for weekly church services
- Played a key role in coordinating musician schedules and conducting weekly band rehearsals
- Contributed to the planning of the weekly run of service
- Assumed the roles of Music Director and Co-Producer for live recording events.
Music Director, Producer, Creative Director
Fred Hammond/Face To Face Productions
01.2004 - 01.2017
- Oversaw activities of all recording and touring singers and musicians
- Managed travel, lodging and salaries of tour staff
- Served as creative director for three Festival Of Praise Tours, a gospel all-star lineup tour that included Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Israel Houghton, Karen Clark Sheard, Jessica
- Reedy, Isaac Carree, Regina Belle, Hezekiah Walker, Kim Burrell, Zacardi Cortez, and Casey
- J
- This position entailed marrying music, comedy, and media.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marie Sklodowska Curie High School For The Performing Arts
Chicago, IL06.1996
Skills
- Organization
- Project Planning
- Verbal Communication
- Supervision and leadership
- Excellent Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
Additional Information
- AWARDS , 2013 Grammy Nominee Best Gospel Song: "I Feel Good" – co-writer 2013 BMI Song Of The Year: "I Feel Good" – co-writer 2011 Grammy Nominee Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album: "God, Love and Romance" – co-producer 2010 BMI Song Of The Year: "They That Wait" – co-writer 2008 Grammy Winner Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album: "Free To Worship" – co- producer
Timeline
Minister of Music, Worship and Arts
Sweet Holy Spirit Church
06.2022 - Current
Sr. Director of Creative Arts
New Life Covenant Southeast
06.2019 - 07.2020
CEO
CJMS Music Studios
01.2010 - Current
Music Director, Producer
The Isley Brothers
01.2009 - Current
Musician, Producer
New Life Covenant Southeast
01.2007 - 01.2019
Music Director, Producer, Creative Director
Fred Hammond/Face To Face Productions
01.2004 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Marie Sklodowska Curie High School For The Performing Arts
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