The Bells of the Blue Ridge is an up-and-coming advanced community handbell group from Lynchburg, Virginia. Since its first concert in December 2004, the Bells of the Blue Ridge has entertained audiences in Central Virginia with a wide variety of sacred and secular music. The group’s desire is to share handbells and their unique sounds with a wider audience in Central Virginia. Together, members have 100+ years of ringing experience. The group was founded by and is under the direction of Janet Hawkins.