I love playing second for all the reasons already set out so nicely.
Since the other possible candidate is a weak player, you might approach
the orchestra about a scheme where you play third on pieces with three
or more horns, but that you play second on the pieces requiring only two
horns. You get to enjoy the best of both worlds and the orchestra gets
a good use of your skills. I did this for several years, back when we
didn't have so many strong players in town, and it worked out well. Now
that we have a strong third capable of playing all the high stuff well,
I'm happy back on second all the time.
Linda H
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