James V. Salzwedel (1990) Salzwedel was the editor of Overtones from 1971-75 and served as President from 1977-79. He is best remembered as the author of the Guild’s motto, “Uniting People Through a Musical Art.” While serving on the Board throughout the 1970’s, his visions were for a central Guild office and advances in using handbells in special education. Jim is a minister in the Moravian Church as well as an organist and choir director. His Hussite Ringers made their first tour in 1965, and continued touring for many years. He introduced handbells into the Virgin Islands, and trained the first bell choir on St. Thomas while serving a church there.
