Ian Carter - Berners 80-85: “Ah bugger - that’s a shame. Lovely man who inspired a lifelong love of music. God rest Barry x."

Tanja Sadler: “I’m so sorry to read this Tim. My condolences to you all. X”

Craig Halls - Corners 81-86: “RIP. Amazing patient teacher and brilliant musician - my sincere condolences to family and everyone who has fond memories of him. There will be loads.” X

Gary Miller - Orwell 69-73: “Very sad news. I have fond memories of Barry . God bless x.”

Harvey Angel - Hansons 64-71: “So sorry to hear this. Unbelievably, that's three masters gone in a week. He taught me for all of my seven years at the School. A lovely man - I will miss our chats.”

Ranjit Nagra: “RIP ♂"

David Waight - Corners 65-72: “How sad, condolences to the family and friends; he was quite simply the nicest and kindest man - RIP."

Chris Snuggs - Berners/Halls 58-65: “Barry was a total role-model as teacher and human and will forever remain a WHS legend. Our thoughts are with you and family, Tim. I am so sorry and sad.”

Merlin Rhys Jones - Johnstons 71-75: “Deepest commiserations to you and your family Tim. Very sad to hear this.”

Ray Maillou - Orwell 78-85: “A very kind, encouraging, accommodating man. He seemed to have a sixth sense for us wannabe musicians. So sad to hear this news. Condolences to family.”

David Jones: “Very sad to hear. He was a wonderful man and had a significant impact on my education.”

Simon Crees - Berners 68-75: “My thoughts and prayers with your family."

Jim Hayter - Corners 69-76: “Sad news Tim, thank you for letting us know. Thoughts are with and your family. He was a great teacher and a lovely man.”

Robin Boot - Orwell 67-72: “Sorry to hear this Tim, and my commiserations to you and the family.”

Craig Lappin - Johnstons 71-76: “Sorry to hear that. A real gent and a great teacher.”

Dougal Templeton - Johnstons 65-72: “Loved his energy, passion, humour - so approachable. One of life’s good guys. Condolences."

Chris Hopkirk - Halls 72-79: “Sad to hear this. Such a patient man with someone like me who couldn’t get to grips with music. However, he did give me an appreciation that I will forever be grateful for. Thanks Mr Salmon. RIP x"

Kyriacos Zap Tsaparelli - Orwell 67-74: “Sad news. He was a great teacher and guided me through my 'A' level music. Deepest sympathy to all the family.”

Dee Khanner: “My heartfelt condolences to you & your family at this sad time. I have such fond memories of your dad at Woolvo - such a lovely Man. I was rubbish at clarinet but he persevered with me until I put him out of his misery and picked up a rugby ball."

Mark Ford - Corners 83-88: “Very sorry to hear of your families loss. Mr Salmon was a lovely guy. I hope he is now in a better place.”

John Dawlings - Orwell 64-71: “Very sad news and my condolencies to you and your family. Barry was a true gentleman and a wonderful teacher. May he rest in peace.”

Douglas Belle - Orwell 71-75: “A great teacher. RIP."

John McQueen Berners 75-80: “Oh man. So sorry. What a fantastic human and teacher. Inspired me to keep playing guitar even when he knew I was rubbish. A good man.”

Marc Umhoefer - Johnstons 76-83: “My condolences to you and your family.”

Bambos Kyriacou - Halls 77-82: “My deepest condolences to you Tim & family."

Stephen Purvis - Berners 79-84: “So sorry to hear this news; he was a great man."

Barry Clark - Hansons 58-65: “So sorry for your loss. He was a great teacher and instilled a sense of fun in his work. Innovative compositions such as that for “Mother Courage”, showed just how talented he was. A great loss to the world.”

Rosemary Koch-Osborne: “So sad. First met him when I was at Northgate in the 1960s and he organised music weekends for the Ipswich schools. A privilege to meet him again when I was HM's secretary at Woolverstone in the 1970s. My condolences to the family.” Rosemary (Peacock)

Chris Snuggs: “I also took part at Northgate School in at least two of those musical weekends around that time, Rosemary. Perhaps we even played in the same orchestra! That was a wonderful and memorable initiative, but typical of his ambition to give us different musical experiences.”

Daniel Dave O'Byrne - Johnstons 67-72: "I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to you, your family and to all who knew and loved him. Memories have flooded back about being in the choir for The Messiah, St Mathew Passion, Carmina Burana. He had to work very hard with me and us. I struggled to keep up, learn my treble parts, focus, concentrate, relax!! He never kicked me out though. Those early musical experiences were, with hindsight, important in my musical and performing development. I couldn't get to grips with formal music lessons then, however singing in the choir - that was great! Thank you Barry for your talent, energy, enthusiasm, and patience. Encore!"

Collin Fludgate - Corners 69-76: “I went on to study music at university - Great man.”

Peter Norgrove - Berners 68-75: “Sincere condolences. Sorry to hear this news.”

Warren Crewe - Corners 71-77: “Very sad news! I remember him with great fondness for his patience and for encouraging me to appreciate many different kinds of music - and the bassoon! RIP x."

Chris Snuggs: “So many wonderful memories of creativity and teamwork. I will in particular remember Barry's unfailing positive approach; his eagerness to praise and encourage rather than scorn or criticise. I cannot in truth remember him ever uttering a single cross word, indeed anything negative. Did he ever frown or scowl for some reason? I don't remember it. As has been said, he encouraged and devoted himself completely to all, not just the competent musicians. He never needed to tell a boy off for misbehaviour because with Barry you had too much respect to misbehave, and in any case you were too busy enjoying the music. We were very lucky. “

Steve Johnston - Hansons 59-64: “Well said, Chris. I second that. He never scorned our struggling attempts to play Jazz. Instead he showed me how to play cool diminished and minor 6 chords on the piano. Says it all really.”

France Tetreault: “Oh dear. So sorry to read this. Our thoughts are with the family at this sad time.” (on behalf of Jeremy Edward Page)

Gary Jones - Orwell 67-73: “RIP Barry. My condolences to you all xx.”

Marcus Redburn - Orwell 75-79: “A true gentleman and amazing music teacher. He had total faith in me as I played the Viola and was an inspiration. Remember when we put on the summer concert and the whole school loved it! Genius and gave us the opportunity to make us feel that music was totally impartial. Will never forget you. Thank you.”

Allister Hutchings - Corners 64-67: “Sad news. He was a wonderful teacher, who taught more than just music. RIP Sir.”