Legacies Project Oral History: Herb David

Mon, 09/28/2020 - 10:05am

Herb David was an Ann Arbor luthier.  Originally a research psychologist, David was taught how to make and repair stringed instruments by his mentor, Sarkis "Sam" Varjebedian.  At the age of 30, David started Herb David Guitar Studio, a shop where he produced, repaired, and sold guitars, dulcimers, harps, banjos, and many other types of stringed instruments.  He passed away on July 25, 2020.

Herb David was interviewed by students from Skyline High School in Ann Arbor in 2016 as part of the Legacies Project.

Welcome to Commie High Film Trailer

Thu, 08/06/2020 - 3:19pm

Trailer for the feature-length documentary Welcome to Commie High from 7 Cylinders Studio.

Steve's Photography Class

Wed, 08/05/2020 - 1:48am

Deleted scene from the feature-length documentary Welcome to Commie High from 7 Cylinders Studio.

Community High School Jazz Band at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show Gala

Wed, 08/05/2020 - 1:42am

Short film of the Community High School Jazz Band performing at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show Gala, produced in conjunction with the feature-length documentary Welcome to Commie High from 7 Cylinders Studio.

Clarence Collins III, Opening Day Speech for Community High School, 2016

Wed, 08/05/2020 - 1:36am

Highlights from the address delivered by Clarence Collins III at the opening day of Community High School, September 6, 2016.  Produced in conjunction with the feature-length documentary Welcome to Commie High from 7 Cylinders Studio.

Dean Marci: Searching the CHS Archives

Wed, 08/05/2020 - 12:33am

Short film of Dean Marci Tuzinsky searching through the Community High School archives, produced in conjunction with the feature-length documentary Welcome to Commie High from 7 Cylinders Studio.

Community High School Field Day, 2017

Mon, 08/03/2020 - 5:20pm

Short film of the Community High School Field Day, produced in conjunction with the feature-length documentary Welcome to Commie High from 7 Cylinders Studio.

Welcome to Commie High Kickstarter Backers

Mon, 08/03/2020 - 5:00pm

Thank you video for kickstarter backers of the feature-length documentary Welcome to Commie High from 7 Cylinders Studio.

Welcome to Commie High - Sports

Mon, 08/03/2020 - 2:19pm

Deleted scene from Welcome to Commie High about Community High School sports featuring Davy Rothbart, Francisco Fiori, John Sherman, and Elmo Morales.

Community High School 45th Year All-Class & 34th Commstock, 2017

Mon, 08/03/2020 - 2:08pm

Short film of the Community High School 45th Year All-Class Reunion and 34th Commstock music festival, produced in conjunction with the feature-length documentary Welcome to Commie High from 7 Cylinders Studio.