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	In 1976, she was music supervisor, arranger, and conductor for the Sherman Brothers musical adaptation of the Cinderella story, ''The Slipper and the Rose''. She won Oscar nominations for both films.<ref name="guardianobit">http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2009/jan/23/angela-morley-obituary-wally-stott Gavin Gaughan, "Obituary: Angela Morley", ''The Guardian'' 23 January 2009</ref>		In 1976, she was music supervisor, arranger, and conductor for the Sherman Brothers musical adaptation of the Cinderella story, ''The Slipper and the Rose''. She won Oscar nominations for both films.<ref name="guardianobit">http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2009/jan/23/angela-morley-obituary-wally-stott Gavin Gaughan, "Obituary: Angela Morley", ''The Guardian'' 23 January 2009</ref>
	Additionally, she wrote most of the score for the 1978 film version of ''Watership Down'', although the prelude and opening was by [[Malcolm Williamson]]. From about this point she began a collaboration with John Williams, the composer for ''Star Wars'' and other films,<ref>http://www.angelamorley.com/site/bio.htm Angela Morley's career autobiography.</ref> though working in an uncredited capacity.		Additionally, she wrote most of the score for the 1978 film version of ''Watership Down'', although the prelude and opening was by [[Malcolm Williamson]]. This episode was the subject of the BBC Radio 4 play ''1977'', with [[Rebecca Root]] as Morley.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/writersroom/entries/7c87da6e-c8b0-462e-86a9-b4227fdd25de. Sarah Wooley, "Writing '1977' for BBC Radio 4, and why it's about so much more than "a transgender woman in the 1970s". ''BBC Writers Room'', 30 November 2015. Accessed: 2015-12-03. (Archived by WebCite® at http://www.webcitation.org/6dVUyPO5G)</ref>

			From about this point she began a collaboration with John Williams, the composer for ''Star Wars'' and other films,<ref>http://www.angelamorley.com/site/bio.htm Angela Morley's career autobiography.</ref> though working in an uncredited capacity.

	During the 1980s she wrote numerous arrangements for the Boston Pops Orchestra and scored many episodes of television shows, including ''Dynasty'', ''Dallas'', ''Falcon Crest'' and ''Hotel''. She was nominated multiple times for Emmy Awards and won for music direction of Julie Andrews television specials.<ref name="theatreworldobit">http://broadwayworld.com/article/Emmy_Winning_and_Oscar_Nominated_Arranger_Angela_Morley_Passes_Away_at_84_20090118		During the 1980s she wrote numerous arrangements for the Boston Pops Orchestra and scored many episodes of television shows, including ''Dynasty'', ''Dallas'', ''Falcon Crest'' and ''Hotel''. She was nominated multiple times for Emmy Awards and won for music direction of Julie Andrews television specials.<ref name="theatreworldobit">http://broadwayworld.com/article/Emmy_Winning_and_Oscar_Nominated_Arranger_Angela_Morley_Passes_Away_at_84_20090118

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	==Work as Angela Morley==		==Work as Angela Morley==
	After her ~~sex change~~, she orchestrated, arranged, and supervised the music for the final musical film collaboration of Lerner and Loewe, ''The Little Prince'' (1974). At this time, she was also a regular guest conductor of the BBC Radio Orchestra and BBC Big Band.		After her gender reassignment, she orchestrated, arranged, and supervised the music for the final musical film collaboration of Lerner and Loewe, ''The Little Prince'' (1974). At this time, she was also a regular guest conductor of the BBC Radio Orchestra and BBC Big Band.

	In 1976, she was music supervisor, arranger, and conductor for the Sherman Brothers musical adaptation of the Cinderella story, ''The Slipper and the Rose''. She won Oscar nominations for both films.<ref name="guardianobit">http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2009/jan/23/angela-morley-obituary-wally-stott Gavin Gaughan, "Obituary: Angela Morley", ''The Guardian'' 23 January 2009</ref>		In 1976, she was music supervisor, arranger, and conductor for the Sherman Brothers musical adaptation of the Cinderella story, ''The Slipper and the Rose''. She won Oscar nominations for both films.<ref name="guardianobit">http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2009/jan/23/angela-morley-obituary-wally-stott Gavin Gaughan, "Obituary: Angela Morley", ''The Guardian'' 23 January 2009</ref>
	Additionally, she wrote most of the score for the 1978 film version of ''Watership Down'', although the prelude and opening was by Malcolm Williamson. From about this point she began a collaboration with John Williams, the composer for ''Star Wars'' and other films,<ref>http://www.angelamorley.com/site/bio.htm Angela Morley's career autobiography.</ref> though working in an uncredited capacity.		Additionally, she wrote most of the score for the 1978 film version of ''Watership Down'', although the prelude and opening was by [[Malcolm Williamson]]. From about this point she began a collaboration with John Williams, the composer for ''Star Wars'' and other films,<ref>http://www.angelamorley.com/site/bio.htm Angela Morley's career autobiography.</ref> though working in an uncredited capacity.

	During the 1980s she wrote numerous arrangements for the Boston Pops Orchestra and scored many episodes of television shows, including ''Dynasty'', ''Dallas'', ''Falcon Crest'' and ''Hotel''. She was nominated multiple times for Emmy Awards and won for music direction of Julie Andrews television specials.<ref name="theatreworldobit">http://broadwayworld.com/article/Emmy_Winning_and_Oscar_Nominated_Arranger_Angela_Morley_Passes_Away_at_84_20090118		During the 1980s she wrote numerous arrangements for the Boston Pops Orchestra and scored many episodes of television shows, including ''Dynasty'', ''Dallas'', ''Falcon Crest'' and ''Hotel''. She was nominated multiple times for Emmy Awards and won for music direction of Julie Andrews television specials.<ref name="theatreworldobit">http://broadwayworld.com/article/Emmy_Winning_and_Oscar_Nominated_Arranger_Angela_Morley_Passes_Away_at_84_20090118

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	'''Angela Morley''' (born '''Walter "Wally" Stott''', 1924–2009<ref>http://www.thestage.co.uk/news/newsstory.php/23172/composer-angela-morley-dies The Stage / News / Composer Angela Morley dies</ref>) was a composer and conductor. Morley was born in [[Leeds]], [[Yorkshire]] in 1924, and played saxophone in a number of dance bands, and in 1944 became a member of Geraldo's band.		[[File:Angela Morley.jpg\|thumb\|Angela Morley]]'''Angela Morley''' (born '''Walter "Wally" Stott''', 1924–2009<ref>http://www.thestage.co.uk/news/newsstory.php/23172/composer-angela-morley-dies The Stage / News / Composer Angela Morley dies</ref>) was a composer and conductor. Morley was born in [[Leeds]], [[Yorkshire]] in 1924, and played saxophone in a number of dance bands, and in 1944 became a member of Geraldo's band.

	She attributed her entry into composing and arranging largely to the influence and encouragement of the Canadian light music composer Robert Farnon. In 1972, Morley underwent a sex-change operation. Later in life, she lived in Scottsdale, Arizona.		She attributed her entry into composing and arranging largely to the influence and encouragement of the Canadian light music composer Robert Farnon. In 1972, Morley underwent a sex-change operation. Later in life, she lived in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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	BWW News Desk "Emmy Winning and Oscar Nominated Arranger Angela Morley Passes Away at 84" ''Broadway World'' 18 January 2009.</ref>		BWW News Desk "Emmy Winning and Oscar Nominated Arranger Angela Morley Passes Away at 84" ''Broadway World'' 18 January 2009.</ref>

	Morley died at [[Scottsdale, Arizona]], on 14 January 2009 of complications from a fall and subsequent heart attack at the age of 84.		Morley died at Scottsdale, Arizona, on 14 January 2009 of complications from a fall and subsequent heart attack at the age of 84.

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	In 1976, she was music supervisor, arranger, and conductor for the Sherman Brothers musical adaptation of the Cinderella story, ''The Slipper and the Rose''. She won Oscar nominations for both films.<ref name="guardianobit">http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2009/jan/23/angela-morley-obituary-wally-stott Gavin Gaughan, "Obituary: Angela Morley", ''The Guardian'' 23 January 2009</ref>		In 1976, she was music supervisor, arranger, and conductor for the Sherman Brothers musical adaptation of the Cinderella story, ''The Slipper and the Rose''. She won Oscar nominations for both films.<ref name="guardianobit">http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2009/jan/23/angela-morley-obituary-wally-stott Gavin Gaughan, "Obituary: Angela Morley", ''The Guardian'' 23 January 2009</ref>
	Additionally, she wrote most of the score for the 1978 film version of ''Watership Down'', although the prelude and opening was by Malcolm Williamson. From about this point she began a collaboration with [[John Williams]], the composer for ''[[Star Wars]]'' and other films,<ref>[http://www.angelamorley.com/site/bio.htm Angela Morley's] career autobiography.</ref> though working in an uncredited capacity.		Additionally, she wrote most of the score for the 1978 film version of ''Watership Down'', although the prelude and opening was by Malcolm Williamson. From about this point she began a collaboration with John Williams, the composer for ''Star Wars'' and other films,<ref>http://www.angelamorley.com/site/bio.htm Angela Morley's career autobiography.</ref> though working in an uncredited capacity.

	During the 1980s she wrote numerous arrangements for the [[Boston Pops Orchestra]] and scored many episodes of television shows, including ''[[Dynasty ~~(TV series)\|Dynasty]]~~'', ''[[Dallas ~~(1978 TV series)\|Dallas]]~~'', ''[[Falcon Crest]]'' and ''~~[[Hotel (TV series)\|~~Hotel]]''. She was nominated multiple times for [[Emmy Awards]] and won for music direction of [[Julie Andrews]] television specials.<ref name="theatreworldobit">~~{{Citation~~		During the 1980s she wrote numerous arrangements for the Boston Pops Orchestra and scored many episodes of television shows, including ''Dynasty'', ''Dallas'', ''Falcon Crest'' and ''Hotel''. She was nominated multiple times for Emmy Awards and won for music direction of Julie Andrews television specials.<ref name="theatreworldobit">http://broadwayworld.com/article/Emmy_Winning_and_Oscar_Nominated_Arranger_Angela_Morley_Passes_Away_at_84_20090118
	~~\| last =~~ BWW News Desk		BWW News Desk "Emmy Winning and Oscar Nominated Arranger Angela Morley Passes Away at 84" ''Broadway World'' 18 January 2009.</ref>
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	Morley died at [[Scottsdale, Arizona]], on 14 January 2009 of complications from a fall and subsequent heart attack at the age of 84.		Morley died at [[Scottsdale, Arizona]], on 14 January 2009 of complications from a fall and subsequent heart attack at the age of 84.

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	==Work as Angela Morley==		==Work as Angela Morley==
	After her sex change, she orchestrated, arranged, and supervised the music for the final [[musical film]] collaboration of [[Lerner and Loewe]], ''[[The Little Prince ~~(film)\|The Little Prince]]~~'' (1974). At this time, she was also a regular guest conductor of the [[BBC Radio Orchestra]] and [[BBC Big Band]].		After her sex change, she orchestrated, arranged, and supervised the music for the final musical film collaboration of Lerner and Loewe, ''The Little Prince'' (1974). At this time, she was also a regular guest conductor of the BBC Radio Orchestra and BBC Big Band.

	In 1976, she was music supervisor, arranger, and conductor for the [[Sherman Brothers]] musical adaptation of the [[Cinderella]] story, ''[[The Slipper and the Rose]]''. She won ~~[[Academy Award\|~~Oscar]] nominations for both films.<ref name="guardianobit">~~{{Citation~~		In 1976, she was music supervisor, arranger, and conductor for the Sherman Brothers musical adaptation of the Cinderella story, ''The Slipper and the Rose''. She won Oscar nominations for both films.<ref name="guardianobit">http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2009/jan/23/angela-morley-obituary-wally-stott Gavin Gaughan, "Obituary: Angela Morley", ''The Guardian'' 23 January 2009</ref>
	~~\| last = Gaughan~~		Additionally, she wrote most of the score for the 1978 film version of ''Watership Down'', although the prelude and opening was by Malcolm Williamson. From about this point she began a collaboration with [[John Williams]], the composer for ''[[Star Wars]]'' and other films,<ref>[http://www.angelamorley.com/site/bio.htm Angela Morley's] career autobiography.</ref> though working in an uncredited capacity.
	~~\| first = Gavin~~
	~~\| title = Obituary: Angela Morley~~
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	~~\| date = 2009-01-23~~
	~~\| url =~~ http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2009/jan/23/angela-morley-obituary-wally-stott}}</ref>
	Additionally, she wrote most of the score for the 1978 film version of ''~~[[Watership Down (film)\|~~Watership Down]]'', although the prelude and opening was by [[Malcolm Williamson]]. From about this point she began a collaboration with [[John Williams]], the composer for ''[[Star Wars]]'' and other films,<ref>[http://www.angelamorley.com/site/bio.htm Angela Morley's] career autobiography.</ref> though working in an uncredited capacity.

	During the 1980s she wrote numerous arrangements for the [[Boston Pops Orchestra]] and scored many episodes of television shows, including ''[[Dynasty (TV series)\|Dynasty]]'', ''[[Dallas (1978 TV series)\|Dallas]]'', ''[[Falcon Crest]]'' and ''[[Hotel (TV series)\|Hotel]]''. She was nominated multiple times for [[Emmy Awards]] and won for music direction of [[Julie Andrews]] television specials.<ref name="theatreworldobit">{{Citation		During the 1980s she wrote numerous arrangements for the [[Boston Pops Orchestra]] and scored many episodes of television shows, including ''[[Dynasty (TV series)\|Dynasty]]'', ''[[Dallas (1978 TV series)\|Dallas]]'', ''[[Falcon Crest]]'' and ''[[Hotel (TV series)\|Hotel]]''. She was nominated multiple times for [[Emmy Awards]] and won for music direction of [[Julie Andrews]] television specials.<ref name="theatreworldobit">{{Citation

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	==Work as Angela Morley==		==Work as Angela Morley==
	After her sex change, she orchestrated, arranged, and supervised the music for the final [[musical film]] collaboration of [[Lerner and Loewe]], ''[[The Little Prince ~~(film)\|The Little Prince]]~~'' (1974). At this time, she was also a regular guest conductor of the [[BBC Radio Orchestra]] and [[BBC Big Band]].		After her sex change, she orchestrated, arranged, and supervised the music for the final musical film collaboration of Lerner and Loewe, ''The Little Prince'' (1974). At this time, she was also a regular guest conductor of the BBC Radio Orchestra and BBC Big Band.

	In 1976, she was music supervisor, arranger, and conductor for the [[Sherman Brothers]] musical adaptation of the [[Cinderella]] story, ''[[The Slipper and the Rose]]''. She won ~~[[Academy Award\|~~Oscar]] nominations for both films.<ref name="guardianobit">~~{{Citation~~		In 1976, she was music supervisor, arranger, and conductor for the Sherman Brothers musical adaptation of the Cinderella story, ''The Slipper and the Rose''. She won Oscar nominations for both films.<ref name="guardianobit">http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2009/jan/23/angela-morley-obituary-wally-stott Gavin Gaughan, "Obituary: Angela Morley", ''The Guardian'' 23 January 2009</ref>
	~~\| last = Gaughan~~		Additionally, she wrote most of the score for the 1978 film version of ''Watership Down'', although the prelude and opening was by Malcolm Williamson. From about this point she began a collaboration with [[John Williams]], the composer for ''[[Star Wars]]'' and other films,<ref>[http://www.angelamorley.com/site/bio.htm Angela Morley's] career autobiography.</ref> though working in an uncredited capacity.
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	~~\| newspaper = Guardian~~
	~~\| date = 2009-01-23~~
	~~\| url =~~ http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2009/jan/23/angela-morley-obituary-wally-stott}}</ref>
	Additionally, she wrote most of the score for the 1978 film version of ''~~[[Watership Down (film)\|~~Watership Down]]'', although the prelude and opening was by [[Malcolm Williamson]]. From about this point she began a collaboration with [[John Williams]], the composer for ''[[Star Wars]]'' and other films,<ref>[http://www.angelamorley.com/site/bio.htm Angela Morley's] career autobiography.</ref> though working in an uncredited capacity.

	During the 1980s she wrote numerous arrangements for the [[Boston Pops Orchestra]] and scored many episodes of television shows, including ''[[Dynasty (TV series)\|Dynasty]]'', ''[[Dallas (1978 TV series)\|Dallas]]'', ''[[Falcon Crest]]'' and ''[[Hotel (TV series)\|Hotel]]''. She was nominated multiple times for [[Emmy Awards]] and won for music direction of [[Julie Andrews]] television specials.<ref name="theatreworldobit">{{Citation		During the 1980s she wrote numerous arrangements for the [[Boston Pops Orchestra]] and scored many episodes of television shows, including ''[[Dynasty (TV series)\|Dynasty]]'', ''[[Dallas (1978 TV series)\|Dallas]]'', ''[[Falcon Crest]]'' and ''[[Hotel (TV series)\|Hotel]]''. She was nominated multiple times for [[Emmy Awards]] and won for music direction of [[Julie Andrews]] television specials.<ref name="theatreworldobit">{{Citation