You have several options to reduce costs. Use the copies in the Library. All of the primary source texts are available online at the via course web page. Note that these online versions are usually lack the useful introductions of the print versions. Class Structure and Grading Lectures are held on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Regular attendance is required.
Discussion sections meet on Fridays. All exams, quizzes and book discussions take place at these meetings. Be sure to consult YOUR section leader for the assignments that you will have to do. While you are gathering for class, you will hear modern attempts to render music from the period we are studying. For those students who want more information, I will send each week a summary of the pieces played to the class email discussion list.