The musical director of the Abbey Belles is Anne Turner. She has a musical background and sang lead with the chorus for several years before taking over as boss. Under her direction the chorus has gone from strength to strength, with a huge increase in membership and success in both local and national competitions. Anne also sings lead in Hullabaloo.

Catrina Lakin has been assistant musical director for three years. She has a degree in music and and many years of barbershop experience. She more or less grew up as an Abbey Belle as her mum, Carol, is a long standing member of the chorus and was musical director herself for several years.